NMCB 40 Seabees Complete First Projects in Timor-Leste
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS090624-17
Release Date: 6/24/2009 4:33:00 PM
By Construction Electrician 2nd Class (SCW) Whitney D. Stettler, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 Public Affairs
DILI, Timor-Leste (NNS) -- Seabees from U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40, Detail Timor-Leste, completed two construction projects on the eastern coast of Timor-Leste June 19.
The Seabees and the governmnet of Timor-Leste are working together to improve the infrastructure and quality of life for the island's citizens.
A six-person team erected a 25-square foot pump-house at the Comoro Intermediate School. The pump feeds well-water to a 290-gallon water tank, providing a convenient water source to the school children and their families living in the area.
Another improvement at the site included the renovation of the school's electrical system. The "Fighting 40" Seabees restored 300-feet of underground cable to provide students and staff with safe, reliable energy.
"Improving their source of electricity has been a very fulfilling task," said Construction Electrician 2nd Class Nick Asta, project supervisor.
At Bairo Pite, a pre-secondary school, a five-person team repaired the existing pump-house and installed a water storage unit. The team also installed a safety measure that will prevent untrained personnel from operating the system.
NMCB 40, Detail Timor-Leste, will join the rest of the Port Hueneme, California-based battalion when they return to home in late summer.
For more news on Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, visit www.navy.mil/local/nmcb40/.
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