Posted On : 06 July, 2026 - Other
DWU Wewak Campus Strengthens Water Services
Divine Word University, St. Benedicts Campus recently held a productive consultation meeting with Water PNG as part of proactive measures to restore full water services across all campus-owned properties in preparation for the anticipated El Niño dry season.
The meeting, chaired by St. Benedicts Wewak Campus Administrator, Mr. Peter Paul Kaiyeke, brought together representatives from DWU, St. Benedicts, Wewak Campus and Water PNG to discuss billing reconciliation, meter records, and the coordinated planning of a campus-wide water reconnection program.
Following the meeting, the Campus Administration moved swiftly to address outstanding Water PNG accounts, with payments processed to ensure the continuity of water services. A formal reconnection and reinstallation exercise commenced with a comprehensive survey of all campus-owned properties, including staff residences and student dormitories. The exercise is expected to ensure uninterrupted access to clean and reliable water for both staff and students.
Throughout the exercise, Water PNG has provided industry-standard recommendations outlining the corrective measures required to improve water quality, efficiency, and flow across the campus. DWU, St. Benedicts, Wewak Campus is working closely with the Water PNG field team to ensure accurate records are maintained for all campus-owned properties and that all necessary improvements are implemented effectively.
"We are committed to ensuring that all staff and students have consistent and reliable access to clean water. With El Niño conditions on the horizon, this is not just an administrative matter, it is a health and welfare priority for our entire campus community. Through our collaboration with Water PNG, we are taking proactive steps to ensure our staff, students, and residents are well prepared and have uninterrupted access to this essential service," said Mr. Peter Paul Kaiyeke, Campus Administrator, Wewak Campus.
The positive working relationship fostered through this exercise will continue to be strengthened, ensuring a proactive preparedness framework remains in place to mitigate the potential operational impacts of El Niño and safeguard the wellbeing of the DWU,St. Benedicts, Wewak Campus community.
