• Reference: P-ZM-E00-008
• Approval date: 27/11/2008
• Start date: 01/09/2009
• Appraisal Date: 15/06/2008
• Status: OngoingOnGo
• Implementing Agency: GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA
• Location: Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambeshi

The MLGH is preparing a National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP), which will define water supply and sanitation needs for all urban and peri-urban areas up to 2030. The proposed Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation project is part of the overall NUWSSP.

The objective of the Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Project is to provide continuous and satisfactory delivery of potable water to all customers within the defined consumer areas of Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambishi, at 24 hours a day, and provide improved sanitation for all residents in these urban and peri-urban areas. The project components are described below, A) Water Supply Works (Kitwe, Kalulushi, and Chambeshi) "Rehabilitation of Bulangililo Water Treatment Plant (WTP), rehab expansion of East Nkana WTP for an additional 32,000 m3/d; " Rehabilitation of the existing water transmission and distribution systems in Kitwe; "New intake works on Mwambashi river and a 10 km pumping main to existing 7 Shaft WTP (15,000 m3/d), refurbishment of the plant, and rehabilitation and extension of distribution system; " Transmission from the mine raw water mains to a new treatment plant with a 10,000 m3/d capacity, and rehabilitation of distribution system. B) Sewerage Works (Kitwe, Kalulushi, and Chambeshi) "Rehabilitation of waste water collection and, transportation system and treatment plants (82,560 m3/d) in Kitwe and expansion of treatment capacity by 5,000 m3/d; "Rehabilitation of existing sanitation facilities in Kalulushi including 10,000 m3/d waste stabilisation ponds; "Rehabilitation of existing sanitation facilities in Chambishi including 5,000 m3/d waste stabilisation ponds. C) Sanitation and Hygiene Education: Carry out sanitation promotion, hygiene education and support for onsite household sanitation. Provision of water and sanitation facilities for public institutions (schools, health centers) and Community capacity building, and support related to solid waste management in the three urban and peri-urban areas covered by the project. D) Institutional Support Include improvement of NWSC's MIS, tariff/affordability study, support for Consumer Watch Groups, workshop and office rehabilitation, leakage control, and provision of logistics, including operational and specialised utility vehicles. E) Project Management Provision of engineering services for detailed designs, procurement and supervision, including assessment of alternative sustainable sources of water in the project area, support to PIT for project management and Project Audit;

The aim of the project is to complete the rehabilitation of the water supply systems and extension of the system to low income peri-urban areas in Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chibuluma. It shall also address the rehabiliation of the sewerage system in the central towns and extend sanitaiton services to the peri-urban areas. The project will improve the access to adequate water supply and sanitation services in Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambishi

The project was conceived with the objective of restoring the water supply service in the cities of Kitwe, Kaluslushi and Chambiahi to design capacity and reduce the unaccounted for water (UFW) from current more than 40% to 20% of production capacilty. It is noted that part of this achieved in Phase I of the project, however only for the part of the city that was rehabilitated. The remaining part of the distribution system remains in a dilapidated condition. At appraisal for Phase I, because of lack of adequate funding, the rehabilitation program was scaled down so it could implemented in two phases. While Phase I of the project reduced the UFW from 60% to 40%, Phase 2 is still expected to further reduce the UFW to about 20%.

The population in the operation area is increasing from 495,000 in 2000 to almost 626,000 in 2010 at the rate of 3.2%, without corresponding expansion of the required infrastructure in the 3 towns. The Water and Sewerage infrastructure in the project towns is deplorable leading to: High unaccounted for water, Low service hours, and frequent sewage blockages and spills.

The project covers the districts of Kitwe and Kalulushi in the copper belt region which has the highest population density (484 persons per square km) in the country. The economy relies on mining, which as a result of the boom in the sector, has contributed to the economic growth of the region and the country. Due to the improved economic situation, people from the neighbouring districts are attracted to the area. The population of the two districts, Kitwe and Kalulushi has doubled in recent years and has put heavy demand on the existing public services, including water supply and sanitation. The project - NWSSP will cover the three urban centres of Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambishi, falling within the operational area of NWSC. It will benefit the entire population of these areas currently estimated as 474,000.The main outcomes of the project include increased reliability and coverage of the water supply and sanitation services in the three urban areas, and improved management of the Utility.

CHINOKORO Herbert Mugwagwa - OWAS2

Finance source	Amount
ADF	UAC 35,000,000
Total	UAC 35,000,000