The construction of a new water pumping station in Mandroseza I, Madagascar, has reached 80% completion, according to a recent assessment by teams from the Jirama and the Paaep project. The project, launched in April 2025 by former President Andry Rajoelina, is financed by the World Bank and aims to improve the water supply in Antananarivo and its surroundings. The station is expected to be fully completed by March 2027.
The new station will have a production capacity of 120,000 cubic meters of water per day, up from the current 80,000 cubic meters. It will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The station will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that meets international standards, replacing the seven outdated pumps that have been in use since 1927. The new equipment will enable the station to be monitored, controlled, and commanded remotely in real-time.
The project also includes the modernization of the Mandroseza II pumping station, with the installation of a compact water treatment unit with a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters per day. The new station will have a backup pump to ensure continuity of service in case of a malfunction or failure of the main station. The project is being implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.
The Paaep project aims to improve access to clean water in Madagascar, particularly in the capital city of Antananarivo and its surroundings. The project is being implemented in partnership with the World Bank, which is providing financial support for the construction of the new water pumping station. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of people who currently lack access to clean water.
According to Lala Olivier Rajeriniarison, head of the Jirama project, the new station will significantly improve the water supply in Antananarivo and its surroundings. The station's remote monitoring and control system will enable real-time monitoring and quick response to any issues that may arise. The project is on track to be completed by March 2027, as scheduled.
The construction of the new water pumping station is part of a larger effort to improve the water supply infrastructure in Madagascar. The country has been facing challenges in providing clean water to its population, particularly in urban areas. The new station is expected to help alleviate these challenges and provide a reliable source of clean water for thousands of people.
The project's progress has been satisfactory, with 80% of the work completed. The project's stakeholders are confident that the station will be fully operational by March 2027, providing a much-needed boost to the water supply in Antananarivo and its surroundings. The project's success is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people in Madagascar.
Key points
- The new water pumping station in Mandroseza I will have a production capacity of 120,000 cubic meters of water per day.
- The station will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that meets international standards.
- The project is expected to be fully completed by March 2027, as scheduled.
