Urban water supply project, Benin
Name and location
Urban water supply project, Benin.
Project description
The project involves the development of infrastructure to improve the drinking water supply system of Cotonou and the suburban municipalities of Abomey Calavi and Seme Kpodji, in southern Benin. It will also assist the construction of 3 500 standalone sanitation facilities in the most deprived areas of greater Cotonou.
The project aims to increase the rate of access to drinking water in greater Cotonou from 56%, in 2006, to 66%, in 2011, thereby enabling over 220 000 people to benefit directly from the project.
The standalone sanitation facilities will affect 30 000 inhabitants.
Value
€26-million.
Duration
A timeframe for the project has not been disclosed.
Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.
Client
Société Nationale des Eaux du Bénin. (SONEB).
Latest developments
The European Investment Bank has approved €13-million in finance for the project.
Participants
None stated.
Construction materials
Not stated.
On budget and on time?
Not stated.
Contact details for project information
SONEB, tel +229 21 31 62 58, fax +229 21 31 11 08 or
email info@soneb.com.
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