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Civil engineering in Tenganan, Indonesia: A unique approach to rural water supply with Engineers Without Borders Australia

Abstract The community of Tenganan (ca. 4000 people) in eastern Bali, Indonesia, has requested technical assistance from Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) to improve the quantity and quality of water delivered through their existing water supply system. The Tenganan people are currently suffering water shortages that significantly limit their quality of life. This is a unique development project in which the Tenganan people have identified their own needs and developed their own conceptual solution to the problem. For the first time, EWB is undertaking the design phase for the water system by an off-shore design team called a Technical Assistance Network (TAN) based in Perth, Australia in conjunction with an In-Country Team (ICT) that works directly with the Tenganan community. This allows EWB to draw on resources and experience of EWB members and their employing companies in Australia. It also enables young engineers to develop skills and experience in development work without having to leave the country. This paper discusses some of the unique aspects of the project 18 months after the project start-up in December 2006.