Kasungu water supply scheme, Malawi

26th November 2010

By: Lindiwe Molekoa

  

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Name and Location
Kasungu water supply scheme, Malawi.

Project Description
The project involves the rehabilitation and expansion of the water supply system for the town of Kasungu.

Other activities planned include the construction of two reinforced-concrete clarifier tanks, a reinforced-concrete rapid sand filter, the removal of existing surface pumps, and the supply and installation of six new surface pumps.

Value
The value of the project has not been disclosed.

The project will be financed by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund, as part of the National Water Development Programme, which is being implemented across Malawi with donor funding.

Duration
The supply, installation and construction period is expected to take ten months.

Client
The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development represented by the Central Region Water Board (CRWB).

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
The CRWB invited potential bidders interested in the rehabilitation and expansion of the Kasungu water system, in late May. The bidders were required to show expertise particularly in the laying of at least 10 km of the water pipelines of up to 400 mm in diameter, the supply and installation of at least three water pumpstations and the construction of at least three 100-m3-capacity water tanks.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
CRWB, Maclenan Nyang’wa, tel +265 175 8180, fax +264 175 8178, cell +265 888 893 868 or email maclenan@crwb.org.mw.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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