COAST REGION: DEPUTY Minister for Water, Eng Kundo Mathew has directed the Dar es Salaam Water and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) to repair the water kiosks built during the first and second phases of the Chalinze water project, which are currently non-functional, so that residents can access water services.
He also instructed the contractor for the third phase of the project to ensure timely completion and guarantee that all kiosks are operational before handing over the project.
Eng Kundo issued these directives during his visit to inspect the progress of the third phase of the Chalinze water project, which will benefit over 200,000 residents of Chalinze Town.
“I am instructing DAWASA to address the nonfunctional water kiosks from the first and second phases so that residents can receive water services.
Additionally, during this third phase, the contractor must ensure all kiosks are fully operational before the project is handed over,” said Eng Kundo.
He also commended DAWASA for its effective project management, encouraging the authority to continue overseeing the project to ensure it delivers the intended benefits to the community.
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Furthermore, Eng Kundo urged citizens to take care of the water infrastructure to ensure its sustainability and protect the value of the investments made.
“The Ministry of Water officials will not remain in offices. We will go out to ensure water projects are implemented effectively and citizens receive services, fulfilling the President’s vision of easing the burden of water collection for women,” said Eng Kundo.
On his part, Bagamoyo District Commissioner, Mr Shaibu Ndemanga thanked the Deputy Minister for his visit to Coast Region, expressing confidence that water services in Bagamoyo and Chalinze would significantly improve.
Moreover, Eng Kundo inaugurated a borehole project worth 65m/- in Diazile Village, in Chalinze District which is part of the national programme for 900 boreholes, implemented across the country whereas in Coast Region, 40 boreholes are planned, of which 29 have already been completed.
The borehole is expected to effectively address the clean water challenges in the area by producing 2,500 litres of water per hour, benefiting over 3,000 residents Eng Kundo emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring every village has access to clean and safe water for daily use.
He commended the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) for its efforts in managing rural water projects, highlighting that the initiative is part of the policy to ease the burden of water collection for women.
He also warned against vandalism of water infrastructure, pledging that the government will ensure all projects are protected for the benefit of the citizens.
Moreover, RUWASA Coast Region Manager, Eng Beatrice Kasimbazi, revealed that over 2bn/- has been allocated for the implementation of the 900-borehole project nationwide, with each constituency assigned five boreholes.
She said that Coast Region has successfully completed 29 boreholes, while the remaining 11 are in the final stages of implementation.
