The Pujehun District Council has conducted environmental and social screening exercises in several communities ahead of the fourth round of the Accountable Governance and Basic Service Delivery (AGBSD) Project, which is supported by the World Bank through the Government of Sierra Leone.
The project aims to strengthen local governance and improve access to essential public infrastructure, particularly in health and education.
A multidisciplinary technical team from the Council, comprising the Works Engineer, Environmental Safety Officer, Clerks of Works and Information and Communication Specialist, conducted the field assessments to identify potential environmental and social risks, assess land-related issues and ensure that proposed interventions meet sustainability requirements before construction begins.
The screening covered four proposed health and education infrastructure projects across Pujehun District.
In Fornikoh Community, Galliness Chiefdom, the proposed intervention involves reconstructing and expanding the Maternal and Child Health Post (MCHP), alongside the construction of staff quarters, a waste management facility, WASH facilities and the installation of a solar power system. The project also includes the provision of clinical furniture.
At Lortu Kpaka in Kpaka Chiefdom, the plan is to rehabilitate and expand a three-classroom school building, with additional WASH facilities, solar power and furniture for pupils and teachers.
In Vawahun Community, the proposed project involves reconstructing the local Maternal and Child Health Post and providing staff quarters, WASH facilities, a laundry facility, solar power and essential medical equipment.
Meanwhile, in Najay Town, Kpanga Chiefdom, the Council plans to rehabilitate and expand the Pujehun District Council School, incorporating WASH facilities and solar energy infrastructure to improve the learning environment.
The environmental and social screening exercises are intended to identify and address potential risks early, protect local ecosystems and encourage community participation in the development process. The Council also engaged residents during the field visits to promote local ownership and support for the proposed projects.
The initiative prioritises the rehabilitation, upgrading and expansion of existing facilities, an approach intended to make better use of previous public investments, improve resource allocation and minimise environmental and logistical challenges.
Through the screening exercises, the Pujehun District Council is preparing for the next phase of the AGBSD Project, with a focus on accountable governance, improved public services and sustainable development across the district.
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