Niassa Provincial Towns Water and Sanitation
Overview
- Reference: P-MZ-E00-006
- Approval date: 29/04/2009
- Start date: 22/10/2010
- Appraisal Date: 24/01/2009
- Status: OngoingOnGo
- Implementing Agency: DIRECCAO NACIONAL DE AGUAS - MOPH
- Location: TOWNS OF LICHINGA and CUAMBA
Objectives
To improve the access, quality, availability and sustainability of water supply and sanitation services in Cuamba and Lichinga Towns in Niassa Province
Rationale
The rationale for the Bank's involvement in the water supply and sanitation sector is built on the extensive experience the Bank has in Mozambique and in the region. In Mozambique alone, the Bank has since 1981, supported the water and sanitation sector with four investments projects which amount to UA 67.80 million. In the urban water supply sub-sector, the Bank is one of the few donors active. These investments have raised its profile and clout, and led to expectations in the sector. The project is designed to be a capital investment and institutional support for the on-going sector reforms to assist in reaching the MDGs. The feasibility study for the proposed project was financed by the Bank under the project targeting the rural areas of Niassa and Nampula Provinces. The African Water Facility is also supporting the development of a national rural Water Supply and sanitation Programme
Benefits
The project's target areas are the towns of Cuamba and Lichinga. Cuamba is the capital of Cuamba District located on the railway line from Nacala-Nampula towards Malawi. Cuamba is the second major urban center in Niassa and has an estimated population of 77,914. Its water supply is managed by an internal municipal departmental outfit, and serves about 9% of the people. During the last 12 months the city of Cuamba registered 798 cases of cholera. Lichinga is the Provincial capital of Niassa Province. It covers an area of 280km² and has a population of 142 ,253. Lichinga is divided into 14 Bairros (suburbs). The peri-urban areas are characterized by poor / informal settlements. The water services which supplies about 12% of the population, are managed by a state water company known as "Empresa de Agua" (EdA). The project will result in round-the-clock water supply; satisfying the demand for water for the population of both towns.
Key contacts
ALEOBUA Boniface Osimua Yakubu - OWAS2
Costs
| Finance source | Amount |
|---|---|
| ADF | UAC 18,000,000 |
| Government | UAC 2,000,000 |
| Total | UAC 20,000,000 |
