Pleebo City, Maryland County second official urban commercial capital, is set to receive pipe-borne water system, for the first time in its history, following a groundbreaking ceremony by the government of Liberia, through the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC). This development has been described by many members of the county, including its political structure, as a major step toward improving access to safe drinking water and combating waterborne diseases in the region.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which was held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, gathered several local officials, lawmakers, and residents, as they celebrate what they described as a milestone for Maryland County. Speaking at the event, LWSC Deputy Managing Director for Administration, and head of delegation, Hon. T. Wilson Gaye said the project aligns with government’s commitment to deliver tangible benefits to Liberians across the country. “Government’s foremost objective is to bring equal opportunities to all Liberians,” Gaye said. “With the support of President Joseph N. Boakai, Senator James P. Biney, and the entire government, we are fully prepared to implement this project successfully in Pleebo City.”
Hon. Gaye noted that LWSC had recently embarked on similar restoration efforts in the Southeastern cities of Zwedru and Greenville, aiming to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases and create jobs in the region. He emphasized that the Pleebo initiative would not only enhance public health but also generate employment opportunities for local residents. Hon. Gaye urged the contractors of the project to prioritize the hiring of local citizens, in keeping with the government’s development agenda, and assured residents that the Harper Water Project would soon be restored.
Also speaking, Maryland County Superintendent Henry Cole described the project as a day the people of Pleebo have long waited for. “This groundbreaking, which leads to the construction of the first-ever water system in the city, is long awaited and a historic and joyous moment for the people of the county”, Superintendent Cole said.
Maryland County superintendent then expressed gratitude to Senator James P. Biney for his continued advocacy and leadership, describing him as “a capable and committed leader who works in the interest of the people.” The Superintendent also praised the LWSC team for their dedication and urged residents to rise above politics and unite around development. “Development is the key to every living society,” he continued, urging his people open their hearts to embrace it, while cautioning those who would want to reject progress because of political indifferences to desist and support development across the county.
For his part, Maryland county Senator James P. Biney Commended President Joseph N. Boakai his leadership of Liberia. Biney hailed the groundbreaking as “a very special day,” calling it a milestone for Maryland County and the entire southeast. “To say I am happy would be an understatement,” Biney said. “Many doubted this day would come, and many still doubt that the project will continue, but our work will speak for us.”
Senator Biney thanked President Joseph N. Boakai, the Ministry of Finance, and the LWSC for making the project possible. “We thank the President for his vision and for not forgetting the southeast,” he added. “This initiative is about progress, not politics. The people who truly want development will see it through the work we do.”
The Southeastern Water project provides a beacon for hope for improved healthcare and economic activities in the region.