PROJECT BACKGROUND
Engineers Without Borders – Lehigh Valley Professionals (EWB-LVP) has been working with the community of Nyandengoh in Mattru Jong, Sierra Leone to improve essential infrastructure across the campus. This project addresses critical needs in water access, sanitation, electrical power, and stormwater management—building a foundation for long-term health, safety, and sustainability for the community.
The Nyandengoh campus is home to a Daycare and several existing buildings that serve the surrounding community. Prior to this project, the campus lacked reliable water and electricity, limiting the services it could provide. EWB-LVP has worked closely with community partners to design and implement comprehensive infrastructure improvements that will benefit the community for years to come.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Nyandengoh project encompasses a broad range of interconnected infrastructure improvements designed to provide the campus with reliable water, power, and safe outdoor spaces. The work spans water supply and distribution, plumbing, drainage, electrical systems, and site improvements.
Key components of the project include:
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Water Supply: Installation of a well pump and pressure tank to provide consistent, pressurized water to all buildings on campus. Trenches were dug to run water lines to every building, ensuring reliable access throughout the facility.
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Plumbing: Full plumbing installation completed at the Daycare and all existing campus buildings, connecting each structure to the new water supply system.
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Electrical Infrastructure: Power lines run to all buildings with complete interior wiring throughout the campus. Two ground pits were dug and wired to support the electrical system.
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Stormwater & Drainage: Ground and roof gutters installed at the Daycare to manage rainwater runoff. Comprehensive landscaping and stormwater management improvements were completed across the campus.
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Accessibility & Site Improvements: A ramp was built at the Daycare to improve accessibility. Landscaping improvements were made across the campus to enhance safety and usability of outdoor spaces.
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS
The Nyandengoh project has reached a series of important milestones, transforming the campus from a facility with limited utilities to one with reliable water and power throughout. Key achievements include:
- Well pump and pressure tank successfully installed, providing pressurized water to the entire campus.
- Trenches dug and water and power lines run to all buildings on campus.
- Plumbing completed at the Daycare and all existing campus buildings.
- Ground and roof gutters installed at the Daycare for effective rainwater management.
- Accessibility ramp constructed at the Daycare.
- Landscaping and stormwater management improvements completed across the entire campus.
- Electricity run to all buildings, with complete wiring throughout the campus.
- Two ground pits dug and wired as part of the electrical system.
- Well water tested and confirmed clean following disinfection.
- Cesspit level assessed to monitor sanitation infrastructure.
- Television mounted in Classroom 1, enhancing educational resources for students.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Projects like these are crucial to the survival and growth of communities. When we work on these projects, we purchase as much material as possible within the community to support the local economy and ensure that replacement parts can be easily obtained in the future. Additionally, we hire local contractors so that the community gains expertise and a lasting resource. Won't you support us by investing in these communities? Your donation goes 100% to our projects.
Get Involved
For more information about the Nyandengoh Project, please contact:
Engineers Without Borders – Lehigh Valley Professional Chapter
lehighvalley@chapters-ewb-usa.org
www.ewb-lvp.org