Operation SAMOA ASSIST
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HMAS Tobruk has anchored off the coast of Tonga to deliver humanitarian aid as part of the ADF’s continued support to the tsunami-devastated island.
Tobruk will deliver more than 500 tonnes of equipment to ensure affected communities have access to essential services such as power, water and health facilities.
Tobruk’s Commanding Officer, Commander Peter Thompson, said that this second part of Operation Samoa Assist would also allow local authorities on Niuatoputapu Island to start rebuilding vital infrastructure.
“After the success of the efforts in Samoa, the ship’s crew is extremely excited about continuing the humanitarian relief work,” Commander Thompson said.
The AusAID relief package onboard Tobruk includes heavy earthmoving equipment, building materials and gardening supplies. Also on board are items donated by non-government organisations in Australia as well as a large amount of donated goods from the Australian public.
The total assistance by the Australian Government, non-government organisations and the Australian public in both Samoa and Tonga now stands at $13 million.
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