PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves assessing power requirement for Lilongwe Water Board Treatment Plant and Booster Pump stations as well as outlining possible solutions to source of electrical energy that meet the required power demand for Lilongwe Water Board. The Terms of reference for recruitment of a consultant to undertake the study have been developed
Project Objectives
To have alternative energy sources for the water treatment plant and booster stations to ensure reliable water supply services
PROJECT LOCATION
Actual location of project
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).
Strengths of the project location
Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi and hence it is a necessity that it has reliable water supply services.
PRODUCT/SERVICES CURRENTLY PRODUCED/ OFFERED
Give specific details of the products that the project currently produces or services that it presently offers
Feasibility Report on alternative energy source.
Standby power supply installed, commissioned and staff trained to operate and maintain the power plant.
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 pipes and fittings, pre-paid meters, electronic equipment and software that will be sourced locally and imported. It is estimated that the project will employee 200 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$10.1 Million. The financing 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 at least 90% equity partner. The preferred mode of undertaking the project is turnkey
The project involves assessing power requirement for Lilongwe Water Board Treatment Plant and Booster Pump stations as well as outlining possible solutions to source of electrical energy that meet the required power demand for Lilongwe Water Board. The Terms of reference for recruitment of a consultant to undertake the study have been developed
Project Objectives
To have alternative energy sources for the water treatment plant and booster stations to ensure reliable water supply services
PROJECT LOCATION
Actual location of project
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).
Strengths of the project location
Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi and hence it is a necessity that it has reliable water supply services.
PRODUCT/SERVICES CURRENTLY PRODUCED/ OFFERED
Give specific details of the products that the project currently produces or services that it presently offers
Feasibility Report on alternative energy source.
Standby power supply installed, commissioned and staff trained to operate and maintain the power plant.
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 pipes and fittings, pre-paid meters, electronic equipment and software that will be sourced locally and imported. It is estimated that the project will employee 200 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$10.1 Million. The financing 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 at least 90% equity partner. The preferred mode of undertaking the project is turnkey
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