After 46 years of Independence people living along the sides of the mighty Nebilyer River (Togoba), Balgu Stone have finally had a life changing and a lifetime infrastructure (Bridge) to celebrate. This part is partially made up of Tambul Nebilyer electorate, partly Hagen Central electorate and partly Mul Baiyer Lumusa Electorate, WHP. Due to border sharing all three electorate never consider them thinking the other 2 will take care of them and vice versa. Their plight for a bridge never gets any attention since they are a minority made up of 3 electorates.
However, the term Balgu Stone is a common phrase used only during election time in Mul Baiyer Lumusa Electorate by Politicians and Supporters to gain popularity and as a political gimmick to lure votes. After elections the name is left dormant waiting for next season to come.
Basic services were lacking due to the fast flowing Nebilyer River. When it floods. It becomes a complete nightmare for people.
In 1982 a prominent businessman and a local from the area Late Nickson Koi built the only footbridge which served them for 39 years. The bridge has finally deteriorated due to wear and tear. Today it's in a slant height and basket broken, a hazard ready to be struck any moment. Possess real threat when carrying heavy loads across or for sick patients and pregnant women.
Finally, MBL DDA has taken the first step bracing aside critics and the geographical location to bring light to this forever neglected tribes through the DSIP by constructing and upgrading of 2km road from the main Enga Hagen highway (Togoba) down to the river bank and presented them with the 30m new Bayley Bridge which will relieve their pain and struggle for last 46 years after Independence. An excited and relieved councillor Mr. William Kopon of Melakaka Kaka tribe, the local population, and leaders of the 3 electorates shed tears of joy and thanked MBL DDA under the chairmanship of Hon Koi Trappe for considering their plight for the bridge since Independence. Cr. William added that though we are a minority from each 3 electorate most leaders deliver service in return for votes but you have the eye of an eagle and see the real daily struggle from this part of the province and have come to rescue. We entire community are releasing the blessings on your leadership and personal life now and into the future. When you touch the heart of the unfortunate and needy your impossibility will be possible, it's undeniably the law of nature. Thank you, people of Baiyer Lumusa and my fellow Mul people the MBL DDA and Hon Koi Trappe, He concluded.
The surrounding tribes in which the bridge is located, Tambul Nebilyer Electorate Gahapuka tribe counciller Paraka, Hagen Central Electorate Jika Nungipil tribe and Mul Baiyer Lumusa Cr William Kopon of Melakaka and Kaka these are tribes living on either side. Once the bridge is completed. There are further plans to link the road to Tambul Nebilyer for greater economic benefit.
The bridge will be fully completed and ready to be used in 3 days’ time. Follow update here for programs for commissioning and opening of the bridge which is scheduled for November 2021.
Mul Baiyer Lumusa is made up of 3 sub districts : Mul, Baiyer and Lumusa. The tip of the electorate is Balgu Stone where this bridge is located and spans as far North East to Ruti Jimi Madang, North West to Kombiam Ambum, West to Wapenamanda and East to De council Electorate, all looking from Mt Hagen City. Though funding is scarce now with high cost of living. However, Leaders with Heart to serve share the scarce available resources to benefit equally. Nothing will change in a blink of an eye, slowly but eventually the key factor is we have a God fearing leader and importantly patience from the entire population will pay off with greater benefit and a better society to live and enjoy now and into the future.
Nothing is permanent team KT delivering equally within all 3 sub districts Mul, Baiyer and Lumusa. Follow MBL development in focus Facebook Page for more updates of similar magnitude service delivery across 3 sub districts.
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