Hi Charlie,
I don’t have exact materials being used in Loidahar. However, here is an extract from an article from UNDP Timor-Leste, on how water retention ponds have been constructed in other areas:
“Another notable technique introduced to the community consisted of terracing the hills, constructing two big ponds for water collection, and planting Gamal trees for filtration and creating a vegetation belt surrounding the area. The rainwater as well as the water from the stream was channelled to the two ponds uphill. From these ponds, water was collected in a reservoir tank with a filtration system and further channelled to a second tank downhill for further filtration. Then the water was pumped up to a third tank closer to the residential area of the Lakufoan village.”
For higher-level materials such as concrete or water storage tanks, community members may need to travel outside of their village.
I hope this helps. If you have other questions, we do have our Community Insights Event on Thursday where you will gave the opportunity to ask questions directly to our community partners in Loidahar. Tune in to that to also hear other student queries answered.
Kind regards,
Evelyn
Evelyn Todio.
Charlie Barton
Evelyn Todio