Solomon Water officially received the upgraded White River Reservoir site, marking the successful completion of fencing and civil works to secure and protect one of Honiara’s water storage facilities.

The opening ceremony, held on-site at Upper White River, was attended by representatives from Solomon Water, the Australian High Commission, local contractor Hatanga Ltd, and members of the surrounding community.

In his remarks, Solomon Water CEO Carmine Piantedosi thanked partners for their collaboration and commitment to improving water infrastructure in the capital. CEO Piantedosi went on to further reiterate that the project secured our storages, ensuring reliability and security of water supplies to communities.

The White River Reservoirs, with a combined storage capacity of up to 1 Megalitre, now benefit from perimeter fencing to reduce the risk of vandalism, theft, and contamination. Civil works at the site included slope stabilization through the construction of a retaining wall, improvements to road access, and enhanced site accessibility.

Funded by Australia, the works were delivered by Hatanga Ltd following an open competitive tender process. This project is part of a broader initiative that includes similar fencing upgrades at West Kolaridge and Lengakiki Reservoirs, reinforcing Solomon Water’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure resilience.

Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, reaffirmed Australia’s ongoing support to water and sanitation improvements in the Solomon Islands.

“Australia is committed to working with local contractors to create local jobs and deliver projects that directly benefit communities; this is just one example.”

Hatanga’s Project manager for the Project, Madi Kwalea mentioned. “18 new jobs were created from this project, with 70% coming from within the Tasahe/White River community. The project’s workforce also included 4 recently graduated apprentices from SINU.”

Following the official ribbon cutting, guests were taken on an informal site walk before closing the event with light refreshments.

Solomon Water remains committed to improving value, improving services, and improving for the future – all aimed at delivering its vision of “Safe water for a healthy nation.”

 Gloria Siwainao and the 5000L tank she won, at her home in Auki.

Date: 18^th April 2025

Solomon Water’s “Pay Bills & Win a Tank” Promotion Winner is from Auki.

Auki, Malaita Province – Solomon Water is thrilled to announce Gloria Siwainao, a dedicated Environmental Health Officer from Auki, Malaita Province, as the winner of the “Pay Bills & Win a 5000L Water Tank” promotion. The campaign, which ran from September 2024 to April 2025, was aimed at encouraging timely bill payments while rewarding loyal Solomon Water customers across Honiara, Auki, Tulagi, and Noro.

Gloria had travelled to Honiara for a workshop, with the added intention of purchasing a 3000-litre water tank for her aging mother in Hauporo Village, West Are’are. In a surprising and timely turn of events, she received a call from Solomon Water informing her that she had won a brand-new 5000-litre tank—completely free.

“This was a need come true,” Gloria said. “I had brought money to buy a smaller tank, but winning this bigger one not only saved me money but fulfilled my purpose in a way I never expected.”

Gloria, who pays her water bills regularly—sometimes twice a month—shared that her motivation was not just the promotion, but a strong desire to avoid service disconnection. “Having no water at home is like a disaster. With my job in environmental health, I know how vital water is. I always make sure to stay on top of my bills,” she added.

The tank will be transported from Auki to her home village of Hauporo, where it will provide safe water storage for her elderly mother and family, especially during heavy rains or when water access becomes difficult. “My mother cannot fetch water anymore due to her age. This tank will support our basic needs—washing, cooking, toilets, and most importantly, hygiene.”

As an Environmental Health Officer, Gloria used the opportunity to highlight the importance of water management and bill payments. “Managing water in the Solomon Islands starts with paying your bills. That’s how we keep the water flowing, improve the network, and support upgrades. People need to stop taking water for granted and learn to use it wisely. Clean water is essential for hygiene, especially handwashing, and overall public health.”

She also praised Solomon Water for recent improvements to the Auki network. “The service has really improved. Access to water has expanded across town. I’d like to encourage Solomon Water to continue awareness campaigns—preferably monthly or quarterly—to educate customers on wise water use, how the system works, and to always provide timely updates during water outages so people can prepare.”

Solomon Water Manager Retail, Ms Lucy Habu, said, “We were amazed to hear her story. She came all the way to Honiara to buy a tank for her mother, and now she returns home with a 5000L tank, simply for paying her bills.”

Solomon Water thanks all customers who participated and reminds the public that regular bill payments are vital to maintaining a safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply. Customers are encouraged to use convenient digital payment options such as Iumi Cash, BSP Mobile Banking, BSP Internet Banking, BRED Connect, Ezi Pei, and M-Selen.

This Easter, Solomon Water extends warm greetings to all our customers across the country. May this season of renewal bring hope, joy, and fresh beginnings to your homes and families. Thank you for your continued support in helping us deliver safe and reliable water to our communities.

For more info, contact 44700, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit your nearest Customer Care Centre.

Solomon Water – We’re With You.

Solomon Water is excited to announce the signing of a contract with Plan International Australia (PIA) for the WASH in Schools (WinS) Project.

Plan International was awarded the contract following a competitive tendering process which started in March 2024. Plan will work closely with many local staff from Live and Learn and local trade contractors throughout the duration of the project.

Works are expected to commence on-site in January 2025, with the project due to run for 18 months.

The project is funded by ADB, World Bank and the European Union as part of Solomon Water’s Urban Water supply and Sanitation Sector Project (UWSSSP). WinS is part of UWSSSP Output 3: “Enhanced awareness of hygiene and water issues and sustained improved hygiene behaviour”. The WinS project will complement the completed Hygiene Promotion Project of the WASH program and will help build a growing cadre of young people who become accustomed to having improved toilet and handwashing facilities at school as well as access to clean water for drinking, and who will start to promote this at home. All three of Honiara constituencies are represented in the 11 pre-selected schools that are part of this project.

In the initiation stage PIA will work to establish (or strengthen) a School WASH Committee at each of the 11 schools. Working together they will then develop an Action Plan and assess specific needs and potential improvements that can be delivered under the project.

Once the proposed approach has been approved at each school PIA will move to implementation including procuring suitably qualified local tradies and contractors to renovate or construct new WASH infrastructure in these selected schools.

We’re with you in improving value, improving services and improving for the future, which is all aimed at delivering our vision of “Safe water for a healthy nation”.

Solomon Islands Water Authority is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile application “Solomon WaterCare”; the app is designed to make reporting of illegal connections, water and sewerage leaks, and faulty meters, easier and more efficient for customers and the general public. This innovative app is a significant step towards reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW) and improving the overall efficiency of our water supply system.

The app offers easy reporting without the need for users to sign up. Simply open the app, tap the "Report Leak" button, take a photo or video of the issue, select the fault type, enter your name and contact details, and send the report. The app automatically reads the user's GPS location, ensuring that the report is accurately pinpointed and directed to SIWA's operations team. Usage of the app is completely free, and all personal details provided by the reporters will be kept confidential. To ensure accurate reporting, users are advised to turn on the GPS location on their phone for precise locations.

SIWA hopes that this app will be used by both customers and non-customers to help reduce NRW and foster a better understanding of the importance of reporting illegal connections and leaks. By making the reporting process simple and confidential, we aim to engage more members of the community in maintaining our water infrastructure and ensuring a reliable water supply for all.

"We are excited to launch this app as it represents a significant advancement in our efforts to improve water management and conservation," said Alice Aote’e; SIWA’s IT Coordinator. "We encourage everyone to download the app and contribute to the betterment of our water resources."

To download the Solomon WaterCare simply scan the QR Code on the Solomon Water facebook page. For more information about the Solomon WaterCare app, visit www.solomonwater.com.sb, contact our customer service on 44700, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Safe water for a healthy nation!