National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has flagged of works for Lot 2 of the Mbale Water Supply Project (Construction of Mbale Water Distribution System and Sanitation Facilities) to serve over 850,000 people.
Over 850,000 residents of Mbale and surrounding areas are to receive piped water through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Through NWSC mandate, they continue to implement a wide range of Water & sanitation (WATSAN) infrastructure development projects within 283 towns of operation across the country.
Water Supply and Sanitation Project
The Government of Uganda, with financial support from development partners, funds major projects to provide safe water for human consumption and to support economic development aimed at eradicating poverty.
These efforts align with the government’s deliberate focus on advancing progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Mbale Water Supply and Sanitation System project aims at providing medium to long-term solutions to the water supply challenges in Mbale city and the neighbouring areas and the rural growth centres of Tirinyi, Kibuku, Kadama, Budaka, Butaleja, and Busolwe.
The overall project strategy aims to meet Mbale’s water demand for the year 2040. It includes a systematic approach to increasing potable water supply while protecting the watershed, improving sanitary conditions, and serving the urban poor.
Implementation of the Mbale Water Supply project has been arranged into two packages. Package 1 of the project implemented by NWSC comprises the construction works for Mbale Water Supply and Sanitation System consisting of 2 Lots;
Lot 1 Construction of Mbale Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
Lot 2 Construction of Mbale Water Distribution System and Sanitation Facilities.
Package 2 implemented by the @min_waterUg comprises the Construction of water supply and sanitation systems in 2 Lots; Lot 1: Construction of Tirinyi, Kibuku, Kadama and Budaka water supply and sanitation system and Lot 2: Construction of Butaleja and Busolwe water supply and sanitation system.
NWSC signed the contract and flagged off works for Lot 2 implemented by NWSC, The Construction of the Mbale Water Distribution System and Sanitation Facilities.
The works for the construction of the Mbale water distribution system and sanitation facilities are expected to commence by 1st October 2024, and be completed by 31st December 2025. The works will be executed by China Communications Construction Company Ltd.
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