Thought I would complete my posts with an update of where the project stands as I prepare to leave India. On my last day on site we poured the concrete for the roof. The weather started to turn that evening when the region got it's first rain of the monsoon season (which should be great for helping cure the concrete, but will make it
tough
to continue work at the site for a while. The contractor said he planned to leave the
falsework in place for about 10 days. At that point the concrete tank for the water catchment system needs to be built. Then a new concrete pad for the wash station with wash pads needs to be built. The new new electric water pump needs to be installed and power hooked up, the first flush system for the water catchment system needs to be built, and the wetland needs to be completed. So as you can see although we accomplished plenty in our time here
, there is still
allot to be done before the wash station is functional. I'm not sure whether or not the contractor will proceed on his own to complete these items or if another
EWB team will have to be sent to direct the effort (I suspect the later). Also, I think the rain will prevent much progress for the next couple of months. So, I suspect Ann Marie will need volunteers for another implementation trip to help complete the project. I hope some of those of you who have been reading the blog and posting
encouraging comments might consider making a trip yourself, if not for this project then some other
EWB project. I can tell you my experience here have been wonderful and there is certainly a great need for or help in this region.
to continue work at the site for a while. The contractor said he planned to leave the falsework in place for about 10 days. At that point the concrete tank for the water catchment system needs to be built. Then a new concrete pad for the wash station with wash pads needs to be built. The new new electric water pump needs to be installed and power hooked up, the first flush system for the water catchment system needs to be built, and the wetland needs to be completed. So as you can see although we accomplished plenty in our time here 
, there is still allot to be done before the wash station is functional. I'm not sure whether or not the contractor will proceed on his own to complete these items or if another EWB team will have to be sent to direct the effort (I suspect the later). Also, I think the rain will prevent much progress for the next couple of months. So, I suspect Ann Marie will need volunteers for another implementation trip to help complete the project. I hope some of those of you who have been reading the blog and posting encouraging comments might consider making a trip yourself, if not for this project then some other EWB project. I can tell you my experience here have been wonderful and there is certainly a great need for or help in this region.
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