Blackouts at the Cheshire DisAbility Services in Port Moresby are now a thing of the past – thanks to Newcrest Mining Limited.
Cheshire DisAbility Services provides crucial services to people with disabilities, both within Port Moresby and surrounding communities. It is a non-government organisation that relies solely on donations for its operations.
Newcrest Mining Limited recently donated a new generator, which will ease their electricity woes during black outs in Port Moresby.
Cheshire DisAbility Services General Manager Bernard Ayieko expressed their sincere thanks and gratitude for the donation, as it was crucial to have for Cheshire Homes to have a reliable source of electricity.
“Cheshire is an organisation that operates like a hospital. The facility does not close down – we have carers who work on shift, day and night, meaning that at all times, day and night the power has to be on.”
Mr Ayieko thanked Newcrest Mining for the timely donation.
“This is the first time that Cheshire has received a brand new genset. It’s like you heard our cries because we used to have a lot of problems with PNG Power, going off and on.
“We have had some serious problems, including some of our electronics getting spoilt because of the constant black outs.
“When the new generator first came on, I didn’t know whether it was working because we are used to have everything shaking when the old genset was on. With this new one, you cannot tell because it is nice and quiet.
Mr Ayieko also conveyed the thanks and appreciation of Governor General Sir Bob Dadae, Patron of the Cheshire Disability Services, to Newcrest Mining Limited for the timely donation.
Newcrest Mining representative Mr Borone Isana officiated on the occasion, reiterating the Newcrest value of caring about people and working together.
He commended Cheshire DisAbility Services for continuing to provide such critical care to the residents and operating with limited resources
“Newcrest is happy to support the Cheshire Disability Services with the donation of this generator, thank you again and congratulations to you and your team for the work you do here” Mr Isana said.