PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the following activities:
The project involves the following activities:
- Borehole drilling, screening and casing
- Borehole Cleaning and Development
- Test Pumping
- Water Quality Analysis
- Pump Stations Construction
- Connection to existing network
Project Objectives
The project entails developing groundwater resource to supply residents in the city of Lilongwe.
PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located in the Central Region of Malawi (Lilongwe City). All the activities shall be implemented within the water supply area of Lilongwe Water Board (Lilongwe City and other surrounding areas). Lilongwe being the capital city of Malawi, it is a necessity that it has reliable water supply services.
PRODUCT/SERVICES CURRENTLY PRODUCED/ OFFERED
Production wells with the acceptable water quality and quantity for municipal water supply
PROPOSED INVESTMENT
The product/services that the proposed project will offer is potable water supply. The market being targeted by the project is Lilongwe City and Peri – Urban community; residential, commercial / industrial and institutional establishments. The raw materials for the project include construction materials, electro-mechanical equipment and power (ESCOM and petroleum products) that will be sourced locally and imported. It is estimated that the project will employee 100 casual labourers for pipe laying works with local and foreign experts providing technical assistance.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
The project promoters are looking for funding amounting to US$1.4 Million. The financing of the project is required immediately as it is a short-term measure to reduce the current water supply – demand gap in Lilongwe City.
PROPOSED INVESTMENT MODEL (ACTIONS REQUIRED/ IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS/ CONTRACT TYPE)
The project promoter is looking for 100% funding. The preferred mode of undertaking the project is turnkey
PROJECT FEASIBILITY
Environmental impact assessment reports and safeguards were developed and are available.
The project entails developing groundwater resource to supply residents in the city of Lilongwe.
PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located in the Central Region of Malawi (Lilongwe City). All the activities shall be implemented within the water supply area of Lilongwe Water Board (Lilongwe City and other surrounding areas). Lilongwe being the capital city of Malawi, it is a necessity that it has reliable water supply services.
PRODUCT/SERVICES CURRENTLY PRODUCED/ OFFERED
Production wells with the acceptable water quality and quantity for municipal water supply
PROPOSED INVESTMENT
The product/services that the proposed project will offer is potable water supply. The market being targeted by the project is Lilongwe City and Peri – Urban community; residential, commercial / industrial and institutional establishments. The raw materials for the project include construction materials, electro-mechanical equipment and power (ESCOM and petroleum products) that will be sourced locally and imported. It is estimated that the project will employee 100 casual labourers for pipe laying works with local and foreign experts providing technical assistance.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
The project promoters are looking for funding amounting to US$1.4 Million. The financing of the project is required immediately as it is a short-term measure to reduce the current water supply – demand gap in Lilongwe City.
PROPOSED INVESTMENT MODEL (ACTIONS REQUIRED/ IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS/ CONTRACT TYPE)
The project promoter is looking for 100% funding. The preferred mode of undertaking the project is turnkey
PROJECT FEASIBILITY
Environmental impact assessment reports and safeguards were developed and are available.
CONTACTS
Lilongwe Water Board, Private Bag 96, Lilongwe, MALAWI.
Telephone: +265 1 750 366. Fax: +265 1 752 294. E – mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Contact person: Silli Mbewe, Acting General Manager