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Later, they’ll build wooden frames and pour concrete to create a permanent structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1646685651481-6RR3IDAE0OQGWX6W6M69/Tank+supports+with+concrete+finished.JPG Latest news - Water Storage Towers Complete the System - Make it stand out The support pillars will take three weeks to dry. https://tomakeavillage.org/news/pumps-pipes-and-solar-panels monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1645982689161-0ZITJGGU3ULNM7AQSKH5/vlcsnap-2022-02-27-17h33m01s914.jpg Latest news - Pumps, Pipes, and Solar Panels - Make it stand out The pump for each well is powered by two solar panels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1645982857103-DX8V0DRGHIV2LQIISEL5/Solar+panel+with+electrical+controls+installing.JPG Latest news - Pumps, Pipes, and Solar Panels - Make it stand out Installing the controls for one of the pump and panel systems. https://tomakeavillage.org/news/its-a-gusher-fresh-water-comes-to-afiri monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1645287293836-E0AZRZUEVYFASHC02S02/Truck+in+place+pre-drill.JPG Latest news - It’s a Gusher! 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Phase Three: Connecting the bridge to the road The first layer of earth covers the rocks, and sandbags form the new river banks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634853288426-474X16ZOF8RT5LMYZW1J/4.+7732db1a-5da4-476e-90fe-c8de858e7aca.JPG Latest news - Phase Three: Connecting the bridge to the road A layer of gravel creates a strong and smooth incline to the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634853302138-FP0CTMRSVKDSVU57KSMN/5.+cb4bb7e4-0f5b-471e-979a-f110397a0bde.JPG Latest news - Phase Three: Connecting the bridge to the road The gravel extends to the roadway on both sides of the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634853273105-7KC0Q58NSN0VDVA1Q1V6/3.+bdf1b6f6-7a6b-4087-bd88-b0371cc0edcf.JPG Latest news - Phase Three: Connecting the bridge to the road A second layer of earth covers the gravel as the roadways take shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634853329767-DCJXA9U4TWH9XWKIBRQZ/7.+f6861498-4cec-4645-b1a0-a29e8a5f1f77.JPG Latest news - 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The bridge’s concrete structure takes shape in Phase Two The wooden frame for the concrete center of the bridge as the rebar is assembled on top of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634480163767-JAL6DW0DW8ZY24P943Z0/2a.+Rebar+tying+copy+%28renumber+as+3%29.jpg Latest news - The bridge’s concrete structure takes shape in Phase Two Workers tie the final rebar grid together before concrete is poured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634480158310-8AWXMB91OSCBCPSLIT9K/3.+Ramps+for+pouring+concrete+being+built+copy.JPG Latest news - The bridge’s concrete structure takes shape in Phase Two Planks for workers to use to pour concrete into the wooden frame are nailed down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634480163639-3YAP8VWID9RGM2YF84F9/4.+Tom+pouring+concrete+copy.jpg Latest news - The bridge’s concrete structure takes shape in Phase Two Foundation president Tom Martorelli makes the ceremonial first concrete pour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634480176399-2M73ZT40JB8G900XBJWC/5.+Bucket+brigade+3+copy.jpg Latest news - The bridge’s concrete structure takes shape in Phase Two Team KKO workers were joined by neighboring villagers to pour the concrete, bucket by bucket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fca1c090d28ee679b50f224/1634480182860-Y72D064MP51QZ9SRIUST/6.+Concrete+Pour+Nearly+Finished+copy.JPG Latest news - The bridge’s concrete structure takes shape in Phase Two All concrete for the top of the bridge was poured in a single day. 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