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THE PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENTS FY2005

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

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1. Overview

The Infrastructure and Maintenance Plan (IDMP) was finalized in November of 2003 and the Project Management Unit (PMU) was established in March 0f 2004. Beca Inc. of New Zealand, the same firm that prepared the IDMP, is managing the PMU. The PMU moved into the Ministry of Public Works in June of 2004 to better coordinate work with the various government ministries.

For the medium-term, the current stream of capital funding for the main development sectors are identified in the following table. For FY05, a total of $13.41 is available for capital development, inclusive of $1.02 million from Ebeye Special Nees. A total of $1.30 is available for the Infrastructure Maintenance fund with half from Compact capital funds and half from the RMI General Fund.

Table 1: Capital Fund Flows, FY04-07 $s millions, Source: RMI MTBIF

FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 Total Capital Fund (investment+maintenance) 21.40 21.06 23.12 24.18 Capital Inv. (Compact Capital Portion) 13.00 12.39 12.43 12.47 Ebeye Special Needs (Capital) 1.00 1.02 1.04 1.06 ROC (Capital Account as of '04) 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 Total Asset Maint. ( ½ Compact+ ½ GF) 1.40 1.30 1.31 1.31

Chart 1: IDMP Flows FY04-FY07

25 Total asset maintenance

20 ROC (Capital Account as of 15 '04)

10 Ebeye Special Needs (Capital) $s millions 5

0 Capital Inv. (Compact Capital Portion) FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07

The majority of capital development and maintenanc will continue to be aimed at the education sector (78 percent). Health will be the second main sector (19.6 percent). Two projects will continue on Ebeye: power and water improvements and sewer maintenance. In addition, Ebeye Special Needs funds will be used for education and health projects.

The focus on education and health is similar to the emphasis of the other Compact sector grant allocations as the government continues to focus on these priority sectors to improve human resource capacity and living standars. The objective of the Ebeye projects is to continue to invest in infrastructure that will immediately impact living and health standard improvements. Table 2 provides a breakdown of funding.

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COMPACT CAPITAL ACQUISITION/MAINTENANCE BUDGETARY COSTS DISBURSEMENT PER FISCAL YEAR Project Description TOTAL 2004 2005 2006 EDUCATION Jaluit High School (JHS) $ 7,382,150.00 $ 5,810,900.00 $ 1,571,250.00 Northern Island High School (NIHS) $ 4,063,750.00 $ 1,405,000.00 $ 2,658,750.00 Rita Elementary School (RES) $ 2,410,000.00 $ 1,200,000.00 $ 1,210,000.00 Uliga Elementary School (UES) $ 3,738,750.00 $ 3,738,750.00 Marshall Islands High School (MIHS) $ 6,582,500.00 $ 1,832,500.00 $ 4,750,000.00 Laura High School (LHS) $ 2,015,625.00 $ 760,125.00 $ 1,255,500.00 Rairok Elementary School (RaES) $ 2,023,500.00 $ 2,023,500.00 Ebeye Elementary School (EES) $ 3,419,250.00 $ 1,088,750.00 $ 2,330,500.00 Delap Elementary School (DES) $ 445,000.00 $ 445,000.00 Ebeye High School (EHS) $ 3,677,500.00 $ 3,677,500.00 CMI Information Network Improvement $ 184,506.00 $ 184,506.00 CMI Capital Improvements $ 139,888.00 $ 139,888.00 Maintenance Programs $ 1,705,000.00 $ 560,000.00 $ 745,000.00 $ 400,000.00 SUB-TOTAL $ 37,787,419.00 $ 11,892,919.00 $ 11,532,500.00 $ 14,362,000.00 HEALTH Hospital Equipment $ 1,901,910.00 $ 827,410.00 $ 1,074,500.00 Outer Island Dispensaries $ 1,125,000.00 $ 490,000.00 $ 635,000.00 Ebeye Hospital Equipment $ 570,000.00 $ 570,000.00 Ebeye Hospital Repair $ 914,671.00 $ 429,671.00 $ 485,000.00 Maintenance Programs $ 2,040,000.00 $ 640,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 700,000.00 SUB-TOTAL $ 6,551,581.00 $ 2,957,081.00 $ 2,894,500.00 $ 700,000.00 OTHER SECTORS Ebeye Power & Water Improvements $ 350,000.00 $ 350,000.00 Ebeye Sewer Maintenance $ 485,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 285,000.00 SUB-TOTAL $ 835,000.00 $ 550,000.00 $ 285,000.00 $ -

TOTAL ALLOCATED $ 45,174,000.00 $ 15,400,000.00 $ 14,712,000.00 $ 15,347,000.00 TOTAL COMPACT CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 44,887,160.00 $ 15,400,000.00 $ 14,712,000.00 $ 14,775,160.00 SURPLUS/DEFICIT $ (286,840.00) $ - $ - $ (571,840.00) Need bottom line for table

2. Education Sector Projects

Education is the priority sector targeted by Compact funds. In addition to significant increases in development and operating funding, education will also receive the largest portion of infrastructure development and maintenance funding. Below are descriptions of each project.

Please note that several projects are continuations from FY04. For these relevant projects, the status of the project is indicated.

A. Rita Elementary School – 541 Students

Situation Analysis This school was opened in the early 1960’s with aluminum buildings (brought from Enewetak when nuclear weapons testing ended) used to provide classrooms. These

3 buildings are now well beyond their useful life spans. These buildings have holes throughout the walls and ceilings. These holes compromise security at night as well as let in rain. The electrical and lighting systems are now beyond feasible repair as a result. However because this is a rather large site it is planned to construct 8 extra classrooms first. This will help to relieve the enrollment pressure on Uliga Elementary School. This will accommodate approximately half of the Uliga students.

Once the new Uliga Elementary School is completed, students from the existing Rita school will then move into the buildings and demolition of the old Enewetak building will commence, followed by construction of new classrooms. This is viewed as a very critical project because of the relationship with the reconstruction of Uliga Elementary School.

General Description of Condition Varying condition. Buildings 1 and 2 are generally average to good condition (building 2 was recently renovated). The two aluminum buildings (Enewetak buildings) used for classrooms and the main office are in very poor condition.

General Description of Expected Performance Phase 1 – FY 04 - $1,230,000 Construction of two 4 – classroom buildings

Phase 2 – FY 05 - $1,210,000 1. Demolition of Enewetak building 2. Construction of two 4 – classroom buildings

Progress Indicators 1. A/E Design Production - Completed April 2004 2. Bidding • Phase 1 – Completed June 2004 • Phase 2 – Completed March 2005 3. Construction Progress Phase 1 • Construction of two 4 classroom buildings completed March 2005 Phase 2 • Demolition of Building #3 completed June 2005 • Completion of two 4 classroom buildings completed September 2005 Expected Results/Outcomes Upon completion of Phase 1, the work on the reconstruction of Uliga Elementary School can begin and most of the Uliga students will occupy the new classrooms. When Phase 2 begins, Uliga School will be completed allowing those students to move back. The construction of these new classrooms will significantly improve the learning environment as students are moved out of the old Enwetak buildings. The classrooms will be brighter and cooler than is currently the case.

B. Marshall Islands High School – 826 students

Situation Analysis The Marshall Islands High School (MIHS) opened for school enrollment in 1963. Several of the original buildings (Career and Business buildings) are still in use despite their very poor condition. In 2002, a 14-classroom building was demolished as it was exhibiting many of the same structural problems evident at Jaluit High

4 School. A new smaller 8-classroom building is to occupy this site on the campus. A two-story vocational education building is also in very poor condition and will be demolished and replaced with three classroom buildings.

The multi-purpose classroom building will be used for computer, sewing and science classes. This will be next to two new 8-classroom buildings. These three buildings will be constructed on the site currently occupied by the two-story vocational building. The Career and Business buildings will also be demolished to further clear the site.

Plans are also in development for a library that will be used jointly with the Middle School, which is also on this site. With the cooperation of the Asian Development Bank a block of five new classrooms was just completed next to the Business building, along with the first 8 Classroom building. This will provide some of the space needed in order for Phase 2 of this project to commence.

General Description of Condition Average to very poor

General Description of Expected Performance Phase 1 – FY 04 - $1,882,500 Construction of one 8-classroom building

Phase 2 – FY 05 - $4,750,000 1. Demolition of vocational building 2. Construction of multi – purpose classroom building 3. Construction of two 8 classroom buildings 4. Demolition of Career and Business buildings Progress Indicators 1. A/E Design Production – Completed July 2004 2. Bidding • Phase 1 – Completed July 2004 • Phase 2 – Completed May 2005 3. Construction Progress Phase 1 • Construction of 8 classroom building completed May 2005 Phase 2 • Demolition of Vocational Building completed June 2005 • Construction of Multi purpose classroom building completed February 2006 • Construction of two 8 classroom buildings completed February 2006 • Demolition of Career and Business buildings completed February 2006

Expected Results/Outcomes Completion of Phase 1 will provide some urgently needed classroom space, space that was lost when MOE had to demolish a 14-classroom building. Upon completion of Phase 2 MIHS will be able to meet the needs of approximately 900 students with 25-27 students per class. The environment for learning will be improved to take advantage of more natural light and ventilation. In addition with the multi–purpose classrooms, more courses in science, computing and home economics can be provided.

C. Uliga Elementary School – 418 Students

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Situation Analysis The school consists of three plywood and wood buildings on a very small site. The buildings are in very poor structural condition and are beyond feasible repair. These buildings are completely inadequate with regard to the number of students attending the school and the learning environment is made poor because of these conditions. Some of the classrooms are in the interior of one of the buildings; meaning very little wind and natural light enter these classrooms. The buildings are very hot during the afternoon, making it very difficult on the children and teachers.

The design calls for a three-story atrium type construction with offices and classrooms on the first floor and classrooms on the top two floors.

During construction, most of the Uliga students will attend Rita school with the addition of 8 new classrooms at that site.

General Description of Condition Very poor condition throughout.

General Description of Expected Performance FY 05 - $3,738,750 1. Demolition of existing school 2. Construction of new Uliga Elementary School

Progress Indicators 1. A/E Design Production – Completed January 2005 2. Bidding – Completed March 2005 3. Construction Progress • Demolition of current school completed January 2005 • Construction of new school completed November 2005

Expected Results/Outcomes With the reconstruction of new school there will be enough classrooms to end the practice of double shifts for the children. Double shifting has a negative impact because it does reduce the contact time between teachers and children. This has been the practice for the Uliga community for the last several years. This reconstruction of the school will increase the contact time for students and teachers, providing more opportunity for children to learn. The new surroundings will be vastly superior to the conditions currently experienced. The rooms will be larger, with more lighting and increased ventilation.

D. Ebeye Elementary School – Over 1,000 students

Situation Analysis The school consists of 9 buildings of different sizes. Some of the structures are in good condition due to renovations in those buildings over the last few years. However, buildings 2, 3, 4, are in need of replacement and more classrooms are needed to meet the demand for classroom space. These three buildings are of wood construction raised off the ground.

General Description of Condition Mostly average to poor although building #5 is relatively new and in good condition. Building 7 is in good condition apart from water damaged ceiling tiles and unfinished toilets. The school principle sees fencing as a priority for the school. Current fencing has either collapsed or been torn down.

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General Description of Expected Performance

Progress Indicators Phase 1 FY 05 - $1,088,750 1. A/E Design Production – Completed November 2004 2. Bidding – Completed January 2005 3. Construction Progress • Completed October 2005

Phase 2 FY 06 - $2,330,500 1. A/E Design Production – Completed November 2005 2. Bidding – Completed January 2006 3. Construction Progress • Construction of new school buildings completed November 2005

Expected Results/Outcomes The new buildings will replace the three old wooden buildings and by building-up, more classrooms can be placed into the same location, meeting the local demand. The new structures will have better ventilation and lighting designed into the building. In addition these buildings will be much better suited for the environment and thus improving the learning and working environment for students and teachers.

3. Health Sector Projects

A. Overview

The health sector is the second major priority of the Government and for which considerable Compact sector and infrastructure funding will be allocated. Infrastructure-related Compact funding will be targeted toward capital equipment for the Majuro Hospital and improvements in the Outer Island Dispensaries. Health sector infrastructure improvements will also take place in Ebeye.

Any info on what was accomplished in FY04 with Compact funds for Health Sector infrastructure/maintenanc?

Situation Analysis A major area of emphasis for the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Majuro Hospital is the reduction of off-island medical referrals, improvement of on-island services and recruitment of more medical specialists. Over the last two years these policy reforms have had positive and dramatic results. There is now a surplus in the Off-Island Medical Referral Fund. The hospital is able to recruit and employ an orthopedic surgeon, ophthalmologist, radiologist, anesthesiologist and soon a pathologist, who is scheduled to start at the end of September.

The MOH and Majuro Hospital Staff identified an equipment list, below as being critical to advance these reforms and introduce two new services at the hospital—a CT Scanner and a Pathology Laboratory. These are two major program areas that need funding for equipment in FY04 and FY05.

The determination of the need for the CT Scanner and Pathology Laboratory resulted from a review by the MOH and Majuro Hospital staff of off-island referral cases. The 2001 and 2002 cases reviewed are revealing. Over these two years there were 313 referral cases. The analysis determined that 70 of these cases were referred simply

7 because there was no pathologist and pathology lab at the hospital to conduct the necessary screenings and tests. In addition, a further 72 cases were referred off- island because of the need to use a CT scanner or consult with a radiologist. These 142 cases represent 45% of all off island referrals in these two years. The average cost of an off-island referral is approximately $19,000, which covers transportation, lodging and medical treatment. Often on these trips a member of the family or the hospital accompany the patient. Their transportations and lodging costs are often covered by the referral fund. This 45% represents almost $2.7 million dollars spent on off-island referrals.

The lack of an orthopedic surgeon and anesthesiologist were also significant contributing factors in another 83 (26%) of the 313 referral cases. The filling of these two positions in the last year has had a major impact in the fight to reduce the unsustainable medical referral situation of 3-4 years ago. Dramatic headway is being made in this area and as a result all previous off-island medical referral debts- approximately $7 million, was recently retired.

Some of the other items being requested are long over due replacements of worn– out equipment and patient service items, as well as some new tools, such as software and communication equipment, that will increase the efficiency of hospital operations and improve staff utilization where there are some shortages, particularly with the nursing staff.

Progress Indicators Upon approval of the budget it is expected to take anywhere between 4-8 months to purchase all the identified items and have them delivered to the Majuro hospital.

Expected Results/Outcomes The purchase of the equipment identified below, along with elements identified in the MOH operating budget, will continue to push the number of cases needing to be referred off island down. Potentially 45% of the medical referrals will be affected, not to mention the improvement in services to people who do not need to be referred off- island. According to the Hospital Administrator the Health Fund should be approximately $1 million in the black over FY04 (??? Is this correct) and this trend should continue and accelerate if the momentum can be maintained though further improvements. The end result will be better on-island care, less off island referrals and increased savings to the Health Fund and the government. These improvements will also directly contribute to improved health standards and indicators as described in the Health Sector Portfolio and Compact quarterly reports.

B. FY 05 Hospital Equipment List – Total $1,074,500

1. Oxygen Plant - $40,000. The current unit was purchased in 1992–1993 and has been experiencing a significant amount of down time. The hospital needs to have a more reliable unit. The installation of this unit will provide for oxygen lines directly to the patients beds, instead of using oxygen bottles.

2. Gas Oven - $3,000. This is to replace the old electric stove in the hospital kitchen.

3. Hilrom Beds/Mattresses - $95,000. This is for the replacement of old mattresses, many which have been in use since the hospital opened in 1986.

4. Health Information System - $50,000. This is software that will allow patient records to be called up anywhere on the new hospital computer network that

8 was installed in FY03. This will increase efficiency in operations by relying less on hardcopy records. This is the second phase of the hospitals computerization program.

5. Nurse Call System - $36,200. This purchase will allow the hospital to better handle the nursing shortage situation by allowing nurses to prioritize calls for assistance from patients. Better staff utilization will be the result. Often there are only two nurses assigned to 35 patients, this system will allow nurses to attend to more urgent calls for assistance first.

6. Infant Warmer - $5,000. The hospital currently has one unit but there are a rather large number of premature births and staff indicates a second unit is required. This second unit will also provide redundancy.

7. Ambulance - $83,710. The hospital currently has two ambulances, however one of these was a donation and quite old. The other unit is a van purchased in 1998. Both units are frequently out of service because of maintenance problems. In addition the two current units do not have any medical equipment in them that would allow hospital staff to treat emergency situations either at the scene or to the hospital.

Pathology Laboratory Equipment Items 15–19 – Space for the Laboratory has been identified and the new specialist will take up the position at the end of September. Hospital staff determined that the following equipment would be needed to provide a laboratory with a good level of service and capabilities. Currently almost all lab samples have to be sent off to Hawaii for analysis.

15. Leica SM 2000 R Sliding Microtome - $19,158.05 16. Leica ST4040 Linear Strainer - $47,161 17. Leica Autostainer - $67,566.71 18. Leica DM LS Outfit - $8,006.08 19. Leica DM LB - $12,079.78

20. Spacelizer Indoor Sterilizer - $41,958.80. This is for the purchase of 4 units that will be placed in each of the four wards of the hospital. This is an air sterilizer and will improve the level of sterilization in the wards.

21. Cardiac Monitor System - $50,000. This is for the Emergency Room, which does not currently have such a unit. There are units for each of the three beds in the ICU.

22. Orthopedic Beds - $220,000. This is for the purchase of two units. Currently the hospital does have this piece of equipment, which is needed for patients who undergo back, neck or leg surgeries.

23. Incubators - $48,492. The hospital currently has two units, but this is not nearly enough given the number of births to premature babies. These funds will purchase an additional six units and give the hospital an overall number of eight units. The hospital is creating a ward for newborns that will be more secure and sterile that the present situation in the maternity ward.

24. Leica CV 5000 Robotic Coverslipper - $89,004.62. For the new pathology lab, see description of Pathology lab in FY 04.

9 25. Anesthesia Machine - $75,000. The hospital has three operating theaters, however only two are in use because there are only two anesthesia machines and two operating tables. This machine and the operating table, listed below, will be installed into this third unused theater. This will allow the hospital to perform more procedures and operations, increasing the flexibility of the hospital to respond to demands for service.

26. Operating Table - $83,163. Purchase of one table. See anesthesia machine above.

C. New Construction and Rehabilitation of Outer Island Medical Dispensaries

Situation Analysis The Outer Island Health Services of the Ministry of Health view six medical dispensaries as having the highest priority for construction or rehabilitation. These decisions were based on the population size of the islands communities and the availability of health aids.

The construction of each project will be uniform in nature consisting of a building that will contain an office/consulting room, radio/supply room, bathroom/shower, and two small rooms – for male and female patients. These structures will also have a waiting area as well as water catchments. These dispensaries will also include a small 700 square foot accommodation unit for MOH health aids. This unit will consist of a common living area, 2 small bedrooms and detached cooking and bathroom facilities, as is the norm for the outer islands. Both of these units will have solar lighting.

These accommodation units will provide increased flexibility in the stationing of health care workers on the outer islands. If you are not from the particular island or atoll, meaning no land rights, it is extremely difficult to live at the location. These units will give the Ministry the opportunity to more freely assign personnel amongst the outer islands without having to worry about the issue of housing and land rights. It is not unusual for the Outer Island Dispensary Service to be in situations where personnel are available but there is no place for them stay on many of the outer islands. The result is that communities have reduced access to basic health services because there is no one on their island to provide that service.

The anticipated cost for each project is $245,000. This includes the cost of construction, shipping to the outer islands, equipment and labor. The design of the building includes the use of more and better materials that can withstand the extremely harsh salt-water environment. This means use of materials such as fiberglass reinforcement instead of the more typical steel. More use of stainless steel on fittings and increased use of fiberglass. Use of these materials does add substantially to the initial construction costs, but this should dramatically decrease future maintenance costs.

Table 2 provides a breakdown of cost per unit. Attachment B includes costs per project site.

Table 3: Anticipated Cost per Unit:

Item Cost

10 Health Center Type “C” 500 Square feet 75,000 Equipment $5,000 Fees 15% $12,000 Contingency $14,000 Sub –Total $106,000

Accommodation Unit Type “B” 700 square feet $100,000 Fittings, solar, water catchment $5,000 Fees 15% $16,000 Contingency $18,000 Sub – Total $139,000

Per Unit Total $245,000

Progress Indicators Once the projects have been designed and bid out for construction, approximately 4– 6 months, construction should take an additional 4-6 months for each project. Shipping to the outer islands from Majuro is one variable that has the potential to alter this schedule. The FY04 projects should attain 75 percent completion rate before the start of FY05. This rate means foundations, walls and roofs are completed and the installation of equipment and finishing work is ready to commence.

Expected Results/Outcomes Many of these communities have not had adequate access to even the most minor of medical treatments and where there has been access, the facilities have been in dire condition. The construction of these units will improve access to basic health services for people in these communities, improve services and hygiene, and improve the flexibility in the Outer Island Health System in the assignment of personnel to the outer islands.

Proposed Fiscal Year 2005 Projects Of the following three projects funding will be able to fully complete two dispensaries and housing unit, while the third will have the dispensary building completed. The housing will have to wait for funding from another source. Staff from the Ministry of Health and the Outer Island Dispensary Service will decide the final selection of projects.

Jaluit Atoll Jaluit Island - Dispensary constructed during the 1970’s, serves 25-35 patients per week. Serves a population of approximately 300 people. Located on the very southern end of . Very poor condition. Extensive concrete spalling. Extensive structural damage and reinforcement rusting. Very dark and hot. Termite damage to barge board, window frames and interior doors. Northeastern corner of roof and overhang lifting up and down with wind.

Mili Atoll Tokewa Island - Dispensary building has collapsed. All that remains on the existing site is a floor slab. Slab is in poor condition and needs replacement. New dispensary can be rebuilt on this site along with accommodation unit. On northern side of the atoll, serves approximately 106 people.

Lukunwod Island – The building is very poor, old and has deteriorated walls and roof, and is structurally unsound. Serves a population of over 90 people. About 20 miles

11 by boat from the main island of Mili. The roof leaks, poor lighting and ventilation. Mats and plywood have been laid over the crumbling floor slab. No shelving or cupboards to store medical supplies; currently stored in cardboard boxes. There are no toilet facilities. Floor slab is cracked and holed.

D. Ebeye Hospital General Maintenance - $485,000

Ebeye hospital has had a severe condensation problem since it's opening and in FY2004 a contractor was engaged to rectify problems with an air conditioning system. The system is now operating correctly but the condensation problem continues in the basement and unless the steel panel raised floor is insulated, structural problems will occur.

Also, additional work is required on the oxygen system that needs to be extended and connected to bedside access points. The building's entire fire alarm system requires an overhaul and the elevator to the second floor is not operational resulting in gurneys having to use an inadequate ramp. The ambulance bay and stairs/ramp to the Emergency Room requires a roof or canopy and all internal walls require damage repair and painting. The main entrance has broken double glazed windows and a large broken double door. Large volumes of heat and moisture enter the building through the main entrance and an airlock/vestibule is required. Maintenance training will be required for a yet to be appointed maintenance manager and crew.

4. Major FY05 Maintenance Projects

Ministry of Health - $700,000

Majuro Hospital - $400,000 The PMU Maintenance Specialist will assist the Majuro Hospital in preparing a maintenance plan and incorporating preventive maintenance as well. In addition to routine maintenance activities there are three major items the Majuro Hospital will address with these funds:

• Renovation of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The current unit is too small and needs expansion. • Renovation and possible expansion of hospital supply areas. Inventory control is a problem. Through a reorganization of space, with a possible expansion, the hospital will be better able to store and track needed supplies. • Renovation to establish an Anesthiologoy and Respiratory Therapy office. Currently, there is no separate working space for these two activities

Outer Island Dispensaries - $300,000 The PMU Maintenance Specialist is scheduled to work with the Ministry of Health beginning in August 2004 on the prioritization of maintenance work on outer island dispensaries.

Ministry of Education - $745,000 The PMU Maintenance Specialist is scheduled to work with the Ministry of Education beginning in August 2004 on the prioritization of maintenance work on schools. This will eventually incorporate projects under funds made available in FY04 and new projects for FY05. The Ministry of Education is still working through the IDMP information to identify priority projects for FY 05.

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Most Outer Island Schools have very similar maintenance issues. 92% of the schools have problems with inadequate storage of water, so improvements in water catchments and some restrooms will be addressed. In addition, much of the wood work will need repair and replacement, along with windows and modifications to the roofs to help make the buildings cooler and brighter during the day. Many schools also suffer from a lack of furniture of all types, particularly desks for students and teachers.

Other Sectors Ebeye Sewer Maintenance - $285,000 These funds will assist in making the initial necessary repairs and improvements to be identified in the Project Development Plan (PDP) for Ebeye Sewers. The PDP is scheduled to commence in August, 2004.

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