Half a million to benefit from P1.5bn WB water loan

Credit lifeline: Maele officially launched the water project in Gaborone yesterday PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Credit lifeline: Maele officially launched the water project in Gaborone yesterday PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Close to half a million Batswana will benefit from various water projects to be undertaken by government using funds acquired from the World Bank’s $145.5 million (P1.5 billion) Emergency Water Security and Efficiency Project.

According to the Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services, the projects are estimated to benefit at least 460,000 people in 66 villages and towns while at the same time connecting 177,000 people to improved wastewater treatment systems.

The first component will consist of a range of projects including Selebi-Phikwe to Serule water transfer scheme and Gantsi township water supply expansion. The second component will consist of rehabilitation of the Mambo and Lobatse wastewater treatment plants as well as expansion of the Letlhakane wastewater treatments ponds. The last component includes a series of studies and technical assistance activities to support stronger long-term planning and efficiency in the country’s water sector.

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