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Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Likuni Water Supply System

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the installation of a new water tank, replacement and upgrading of a very old pipeline network and extension of pipeline network to unserved areas. Budget estimates were completed waiting for funding
Project Objectives
To improve the water reticulation system of Likuni to meet increased water demand and ensure continuity of supply
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
Installation of elevated tanks of total capacity 1,500 m3 to improve supply to the following areas; Natural Resources College (NRC), a constituent college of the Lilongwe University Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chitedze Agriculture Research Station, Likuni – NRC development area, Chitipi Trading Centre up to, Lilongwe – Mchinji M12 industrial lines.
Pipeline interconnections to newly developed Air – wing sub system. Booster Station complete with pump sets for Chitedze to Mpingu Area
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$23 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 either debt or equity partners. The preferred mode of undertaking is 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
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