Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is spending N.dollars 91 million for the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime pipeline replacement project phase one, which stretches about 17 kilometres from Ondangwa to Oshali and is expected to take 12 months to complete.

According to a press statement issued by NamWater’s head of public relations and corporate communications, Lot Ndamanomhata on Friday, the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime bulk water supply scheme is a vital lifeline for the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.

‘The scheme conveys potable water over 110 kilometres and it serves both urban centres and rural areas, however, the current infrastructure is struggling to meet the escalating demand and is plagued by frequent pipe bursts and supply interruptions,’ said Ndamanomhata.

He added that the design for the replacement pipeline has been meticulously crafted by their in-house civil team, showcasing the corporation’s competence and efficiency.

‘The contract for the construction of the Ondangwa-Oshali section has been awarded to
Homefin Properties CC, a reputable Namibian company, in partnership with Jiangxi International Element,’ said Ndamanomhata.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl-Hermann Gustav Schlettwein also pointed out that the project is a response to the legitimate request from the community to improve water supply to them during the ground-breaking for the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime line on Friday.

‘The demand for water has increased substantially as a result of an increased population and economic growth activities within the regions and the government is responsible for supplying affordable water to its citizens,’ Schlettwein said.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency