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Japan city gets $3.6 mn donation in gold to fix water system
The 21 kilograms of gold, worth about $3.6 million, will fund replacement of aging water pipes, addressing over 90 leak cases reported in 2024, Osaka officials said.
- The city of Osaka received a donation of 21 kilograms of gold worth $3.6 million to help maintain its aging water system.
- The anonymous donor made the gold donation in November after previously giving $3,300 in cash for the municipal waterworks.
- Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama expressed deep gratitude and described the donation as an "absolutely staggering amount."
- The water pipe replacement project in Osaka, a city with 2.8 million residents, exceeded its planned budget, causing financial difficulties.
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Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes
“It's a staggering amount and I was speechless," Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told reporters Thursday. “Tackling aging water pipes requires a huge investment, and I cannot thank enough for the donation.”
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