NWSC SET TO IMPROVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN UGANDA

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has taken a significant step towards improving water and sanitation infrastructure in Fort Portal Tourism City and its surrounding areas within a 50-kilometer radius. Supported by a grant from the Agence Française de Development (AFD), NWSC has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at revamping, expanding, and developing water and sanitation facilities.

The feasibility study, funded by the AFD grant, will be conducted by the Seureca and Artelia Consortium, with Warner Consultants Ltd serving as subcontractors. The study will focus on rehabilitating and expanding sewer networks, constructing a conventional water treatment plant, and enhancing overall water and sanitation services in the region.

Ian Banafamu, the project manager and senior engineer at NWSC, emphasized the importance of collaboration between local leaders and the project’s technical team during an inception meeting held in Fort Portal City. This collaboration ensures that the project aligns with local needs and priorities.

Fort Portal Central Member of Parliament, Alex Rukunda, commended the project’s timeliness and emphasized the crucial role of good sanitation in promoting tourism, which is vital for economic growth in the region.

Irene Linda, the Fort Portal City Woman MP, raised concerns about the affordability of water tariffs for low-income earners in peri-urban areas annexed by new cities. She also emphasized the importance of preserving River Mpanga as the primary water source for the city’s population.

Addressing these concerns and fostering collaboration among stakeholders will be essential for the successful implementation of the water and sanitation infrastructure development project in Fort Portal and its surrounding areas. This initiative underscores NWSC’s commitment to providing access to safe and reliable water and sanitation services to communities across Uganda.

SOURCE: The Independent