Name and location
Maseru wastewater project, Lesotho.

Project description
The project will involve the rehabilitation and extension of the wastewater facilities in greater Maseru. The project has been developed within the framework of the European Union Water Facility and aims at significantly increasing and upgrading the quality of sanitation services in Maseru's urban and periurban areas, and treating wastewater up to adequate standards. The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Authority has submitted an application for the funding of the implementation of the Maseru wastewater project medium-term works.

The project has been earmarked for loan and grant funding by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Water Facility of the European Commission, and the government of Lesotho.

The funds are to be used for services, supplies and works for the second phase (medium-term works) of the Maseru wastewater project, which follows phase one (immediate works), which is currently in implementation.

The medium-term works will include an environmental-impact assessment; technical assistance for the project implementation unit; a detailed design and preparation of tender documents, and construction supervision; preparation of the national sanitation master plan; and the external midterm and end-term review.

Further, the project includes three works contracts for the catchment areas of Ratjomose and the Agric College as follows: the construction, rehabilitation and extension of two wastewater treatment plants and several pumping stations; the construction of sewerage systems and house connections, and the construction of on-site disposal systems.

Value
The total cost is estimated at €28,6-million, with the EIB expected to contribute €14,3-million.

Duration
The proposed project is to be implemented between 2007 and 2012.

Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.

Client
Wasa.

Latest developments
None stated.

Participants
None stated.

Construction materials
Not stated.

On budget and on time?
Not stated.

Contact details for project information
Wasa CEO, Refiloe Tlali, tel +266 22322996, fax +266 22310006 or
email tlalir@wasa.co.ls.