By Miriam Zarriga,Telefomin Mp Solan

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A dream has been delivered for the 60,000 plus people of Telefomin, West Sepik province have the district sees lights in homes across the station.

District administrator Joshua Himina said that in the last two weeks, the “district has seen lights in homes” then in the last 49 years.

This is all thanks to the successful implementation of a hydro project that brings both electricity and water to the district.

After nearly five decades of darkness, the people of Telefomin can now flick a switch and see light. Electricity has returned to the district, illuminating homes and offering hope for a brighter future to more than 60,000 residents.

For 49 years, residents of Telefomin Station relied on kerosene lamps, firewood, and makeshift generators to get by in the evenings. Now, for the first time in nearly half a century, electricity is coursing through homes across the station, marking a historic milestone for the isolated district.

The breakthrough comes through a long-anticipated hydroelectric project championed by Telefomin MP Solan Mirisim, who said the project is more than just about lights—it’s about dignity, development, and delivering on promises.

“For the first time, Telefomin is being powered by a clean and sustainable source of energy,” MP Mirisim said. “This hydro project is not only providing electricity to homes, schools, and health centers—it’s also pumping clean water across the district.”

He added that the project aligns with broader development goals to improve living standards and support economic growth in rural communities. “Telefomin has waited far too long for basic services. We are now changing that, step by step,” he said.

Residents are optimistic that with electricity restored, access to health services, education, and business opportunities will dramatically improve.

“This is just the beginning,” said MP Mirisim. “We will not stop until every village in Telefomin feels the impact of real development.”