THE government has allocated 8.5bn/- to address water shortage in Magu District.
The bold step taken by the government is expected to improve people’s health and economic production for inclusive sustainable development.
The Lugeye Water Project in Magu District is divided into two sections, which are Lugeye – Kingama project and Misungwi- Lumeji project.
Both projects, which are planned to be implemented within 18 months, are expected to be completed by June 2024.
The two projects will involving drawing water from the Lake Victoria through 42-kilometre water pipeline.
The Lugeye -Kingama project section is worth 7.1bn/- and the Misungwi – Lumeji Project Section is worth 1.4bn/-.
The two projects are undertaken by Mponela Construction Limited and Lugayira Construction Limited.
The plan was revealed by Mwanza Regional Commissioner, Mr Adam Malima during the signing of project contracts at Lugeye Village in Magu District on Tuesday.
At the signing ceremony, Mr Malima urged contractors to observe value for money, project implementation timeframe as well as collaboration with local communities for smooth implementation of the project.
Mr Malima said the government has channeled billions of money to solving water problems facing residents in Magu District.
“No tolerance for anyone who will try to sabotage the project by embezzling the funds or any other malpractice including stealing of construction materials such as cement,” warned the RC Malima.
He directed Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) Magu District Manager, Mr Daudi Amlima, to submit updates on the projects’ progress after the duration of every three week, saying it will help the government to identify areas of weaknesses in time during the projects implementation and allowing authorities to take immediate interventions in case of any hiccups.
For his part, RUWASA’S Executive Director, Eng Clement Kivegalo, said the RUWASA is determined to see water availability in Tanzania’s rural areas reach 100 per cent.
