Feasibility study, detailed design & construction supervision of an alternative water intake for Rukungiri water supply

Abstract

The Government of Uganda is committed to a policy for the increased provision of safe water supply and adequate sanitation to the whole population. The Rural Water and Sanitation Investment Plan and Strategy aims at provision of safe and adequate water and sanitation facilities for all by the year 2015. Through the Ministry of Water and Environment and the Directorate of Water Development, the Government of Uganda has developed a long term strategy, directed towards rehabilitation / expansion and construction of new water supply and sanitation facilities in small towns and rural growth centres, through the Rural Towns Water and Sanitation Programme (RTWSP). Support to Small Towns Water and Sanitation Project (SSTWSP) is an important component of the RTWSP. Financed by the Government of Uganda (GoU), the project is desirous to Prepare Feasibility Studies and Detailed Engineering Designs for improved water and sanitation systems in Rukungiri Municipality, Busia Municipality, Budaka Town, Katwe-Kabatoro Town; and Lyantonde Town.