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VIVAnews - The Australian government on Tuesday, Nov 19, delivered devices to maintain more than 20,000 school buildings, hospitals and other public assets in Aceh in the aftermath of the fatal 2004 tsunami.
Survey and data mapping including road, bridge and building coordinates have been handed in to the Aceh administration in Banda Aceh, the province's capital.
Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer welcomed the handover of the devices and data as an important step for reassuring the future post-tsunami reconstruction in the region.
"Many parties in the world have donated billions of US dollar for the reconstruction of Aceh. The Australian aid will help the authority to collect data and maintain the assets," said Ambassador Farmer in a written statement.
The Rp 45 billion project integrates field asset-survey, satellite imaging as well as legal analysis in an attempt to provide comprehensive report and training for the Aceh and Nias administrations.
Australia has teamed up with the people of Aceh as of 2004 and is committed to support long-term peace and well-being in the province.
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd last year announced aid commitment worth Rp 450 billion for sustainable recovery in Aceh until 2013.
Within the next five years, development aid from Australia will help improve government services, education, living and people's participation as regards decision taking.
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Translated by: Bonardo Maulana Wahono
• VIVAnews
