Name and Location
Greater Maputo water supply expansion project, Mozambique.
Client
Fundo de Investimento e Patrimonio de Abastecimento de agua
(FIPAG).
Project Description
The project forms part of the World Bank-funded Corumana water supply system and will include three new drinking-water centres, a mains pipework, primary and secondary distribution lines, as well as nearly 1 000 km of tertiary network and more than 120 000 household connections.
Value
The project’s total cost is estimated at $178-million.
Duration
Construction is expected to start at the end of this year.
Latest Developments
Royal HaskoningDHV and Vitens Evides International (VEI) are preparing the detailed design and tender documents for the system.
The Netherlands government signed a grant arrangement estimated at more than Ä20-million in November, which will fund the execution of the project to supply potable water.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Royal HaskoningDHV and VEI (detailed design and tender documents)
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
FIPAG, tel +258 21308840 or fax +258 21308881.
Royal HaskoningDHV press officer Suzette Schreuder, tel +31 88 348 20 26 or email suzette.schreuder@rhdhv.com.
VEI, tel +31 88 884 79 91 or email secretariaat.vei@vitens.nl.