KALUNGU, Uganda – National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, has on Thursday launched a much-sought-after water supply project in Kalungu, bringing relief to residents long plagued by water shortages.
The newly commissioned UGX 20 billion project, entirely funded by NWSC through market finance arrangements, features a 4,000,000 liters-per-day water treatment plant.
This substantial infrastructure is designed to address the region’s current and future water needs, serving Kalungu, Kyamulibwa, Bugomola, Lusango, Luvule, Kamuli, Lugasa, and other surrounding towns.
Dr. Mugisha, during the commissioning ceremony, emphasized the project’s “do-it-yourself” approach, a strategy that enabled NWSC to design the infrastructure in-house, significantly reducing implementation costs and time.
The project incorporates a raw water intake on the Katonga River, capable of handling 4,500 cubic meters per day, a four-kilometer raw water pipeline, and a comprehensive water treatment plant featuring aerators, coagulators, clarifiers, and rapid sand filters.
“With the works at the Water Treatment Plant complete and currently under the Defects Liability Period, focus has now been shifted to ensuring that water is extended, and connections to the customers are expedited,” Dr. Mugisha stated, highlighting the project’s readiness for immediate service.
The project also includes a 1,500 cubic meter main distribution reservoir on Sala hill, 6.6 kilometers of treated water pipeline, 20 kilometers of distribution mains, a 100 cubic meter secondary reservoir, and an area administration block.
Senior Director P&CD, Eng. Paddy Twesigye, and Director Infrastructure Planning & Development, Eng. Denis Taremwa, guided attendees through the completed facilities, detailing how NWSC has developed its capacity for in-house project design and supervision.
They highlighted the significant cost and time savings achieved through this approach.
The project, executed by MS Zhonghao Overseas Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd in a joint venture with GETS Technical Services Ltd, is expected to eliminate the water supply challenges that have long hindered the region’s development, contributing to the socio-economic transformation of Kalungu residents.
The NWSC’s successful completion of the Kalungu Water Supply Project marks a significant milestone in providing reliable access to clean water for the region.
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