Taurama residents in Port Moresby city can now have water connected to their homes and properties at low cost with the assistance of Water PNG. A funding of K3 million for water pipes was done by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) and Moresby South Electorate with support from NCD Governor Powes Parkop MP. The water pipes and system were installed when the road was being constructed through Taurama. Now it's for the residents to tap off professionally through Water PNG and apply to get the water connected to be their properties and house. Moresby South MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Justin Tkatchenko said Water PNG is the sole custodian of water distribution in Port Moresby. “We were very happy that they finally commissioned that water pipes from Taurama roundabout bypass all the way to Tutu Beach.” “We launched the water commissioning for the residents of Taurama with Water PNG and its now in their hands to ensure they connect the commissioned water system to the people of Taurama. “We made it very clear that this is not free, there will be a small charge from Water PNG to the residents for the connection fee.” Residents of Taurama will have to go to Water PNG and register their interest and pay for the connection fee to get water connected with a water meter to their residents. “I urge all Taurama residents to register their interest to Water PNG and utilize these services.”