Projects 2021: 1. Buildings 2.Solar - Phase 2
1. College Hall
We are grateful to a Trust in the USA for part funding our need for a college hall. This hall will be used for student learning as well as conferences and other events we hope to hold onsite in the future. Work began in May 2023. We have enough funds to build the shell but still require further input to complete the hall and fil it with the necessary furnishings.
May 2023
June 2023
If you would like to donate towards a building project please state on the bank payment it is for 'College Hall' . If you donate via Give.net please indicate 'College Hall' in the give more details box.
1.1. Workers' Houses
As the site has developed over the years so also has the need for practical requirements to be met. We employ security guards on site, cleaners, cooks, and general workers. With them comes the need for toilet facilities and housing.
3 blocks of 2 semi-detached houses for workers and their families - £36,000 (£12,000 each block).
The story so far:
The story so far:
UPDATE December 2021: Give thanks for the full amount of funding that has come in for the uncompleted worker's houses.
UPDATE February 2021: Give thanks for a significant donation received towards the building of the other houses.
UPDATE OCTOBER 2021: The super structure of one block with two flats is completed. The team is currently doing the floor, plastering, plumbing and electrical work. The building team has dug the foundation for the second block already.
UPDATE February 2021: Give thanks for a significant donation received towards the building of the other houses.
UPDATE OCTOBER 2021: The super structure of one block with two flats is completed. The team is currently doing the floor, plastering, plumbing and electrical work. The building team has dug the foundation for the second block already.
UPDATE JANUARY 2022: The building of the two flats have been completed, just waiting on fitments inside, and the second block has the base laid.
Update August 2022: houses are nearing completion
If you would like to donate towards a building project please state on the bank payment it is for 'WH Building' . If you donate via Give.net please indicate 'WH Building' in the give more details box.
THANK YOU
2. Solar Project - Phase 2
In February 2020, work began on a project of installing solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and other equipment to help PIZ deal with a problem called 'load-shedding'.
Load-shedding takes place when a country is unable to supply sufficient electricity to its population and so switches it off to specific parts of the country on a rota, a type of rationing.
This is a significant problem for PIZ because it pumps all of its water from boreholes and a lake using electric pumps. The power has been known to be off for up to 20 hours in a day which means they are unable to pump sufficient water into the tanks to fulfil their daily requirements.
In addition the site is on a slope, with the lecturers houses at the top, so water is pumped up the slope with an electric booster pump. They also are unable to use their PC's and laptops (which have old tired batteries) and unable to keep the multiple chest freezers running which store the large amount food it takes to feed the students and staff. Of course there are many other inconveniences and this project will not solve all of them, but it will resolve the essential items of water pumping and limited power for appliances such as freezers.
Load-shedding takes place when a country is unable to supply sufficient electricity to its population and so switches it off to specific parts of the country on a rota, a type of rationing.
This is a significant problem for PIZ because it pumps all of its water from boreholes and a lake using electric pumps. The power has been known to be off for up to 20 hours in a day which means they are unable to pump sufficient water into the tanks to fulfil their daily requirements.
In addition the site is on a slope, with the lecturers houses at the top, so water is pumped up the slope with an electric booster pump. They also are unable to use their PC's and laptops (which have old tired batteries) and unable to keep the multiple chest freezers running which store the large amount food it takes to feed the students and staff. Of course there are many other inconveniences and this project will not solve all of them, but it will resolve the essential items of water pumping and limited power for appliances such as freezers.
PHASE 2 will provide alternative power for the whole site and is estimated to cost a further £30,000. So far we have raised £17,447 designated towards Phase 2. This has now been used, we are waiting the delivery of some parts to complete the phase (Jan 2023)
To further support Phase 2 of the work you can give directly to PIZ through the bank or click on the Stewardship support button above and indicate 'Solar Project' in the give more details box
Thank You
To further support Phase 2 of the work you can give directly to PIZ through the bank or click on the Stewardship support button above and indicate 'Solar Project' in the give more details box
Thank You
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PHASE 1
This provides a backup electricity supply for the most essential parts of college to function. These essential functions are defined as follows: 1. The ability to pump water from Borehole 1 2. Operate the booster pump which pushes water to the lecturer’s houses 3. Power the administration building/warehouse – which enables the PC/laptops/printer/internet router and several chest freezers to run 4. Two pumps that will sit in the reservoir pumping water to a nearby tank for crop irrigation, and a sand filter for potable (drinking) water Thanks be to God that the full funds for phase 1 has been raised and completed. |
All of the new equipment is now housed in the new and secure energy centre. See the photos below.
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We give thanks to God that funding for the additional toilet facilities has been acquired and the work is now completed.
August 2020
September 2020
October 2020
November 2020
We give thanks to God that funding for the guard's hut has been donated and the work completed.
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A guard hut with a toilet - estimated cost - £2,000.
At the entrance to the college site there is a guard all the time who has no shelter and no toilet. |
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October 2020 - The hut is going up!
The end of October 2020, nearly there!
Completed November 2020.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
The Reservoir work is now completed
We thank the Lord that we have this valuable resource onsite. It has been made possible through allocated donations, and specialist guidance from Tony: Consultant Civil and Construction Engineer in the UK.
It will enable us to potentially have water onsite all year round to aid in the water supply for the farm enterprise.
A big thank you to Kelvin and his team of labourers too.
It will enable us to potentially have water onsite all year round to aid in the water supply for the farm enterprise.
A big thank you to Kelvin and his team of labourers too.
The last stages of the build caught on video