The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has assured residents of Greater Kampala that roads and other infrastructure affected by ongoing water pipeline construction works will be restored. Reinstatement activities are scheduled to begin this month. The assurance comes as NWSC advances the Rehabilitation, Restructuring, Rezoning and Extension of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Water Supply Network Project.
The project aims to improve water supply reliability and address shortages across the metropolitan area. It involves laying 69 kilometres of transmission pipelines, constructing reservoirs at Kanyanya, Kabulengwa and Mutungo, establishing booster stations at Kungu and Kabulengwa, and upgrading the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This will enable more water from the Katosi Water Treatment Plant to reach consumers.
The Katosi Water Treatment Plant has a production capacity of 160 million litres per day, but only about half of this capacity is currently utilised due to limitations in the existing distribution network. The project will improve water supply in several communities, including Kira, Kasangati, Namugongo, Buwaate, Bulindo, Mulawa, Gayaza, Matugga, Kawempe, Nansana, Wakiso and surrounding areas.
The project is expected to benefit an additional one million people and support growing water demand through 2040. The overall project is scheduled for completion in August 2027, although some sections, including the pipeline connecting Namugongo to Kasangati, are expected to be commissioned earlier, in January 2027.
On road restoration, the corporation said reinstatement of affected roads, verges, walkways and other areas is included in the project scope. Restoration works have already started on some gravel road sections following the completion and testing of pipeline installations. The corporation is coordinating with municipal authorities and the Ministry of Works and Transport to minimise disruptions.
The corporation apologised for the inconvenience caused by excavations and urged residents to remain patient as construction continues. The project will strengthen Kampala’s water distribution infrastructure, reduce supply interruptions and expand access to reliable clean water across the metropolitan area.
The project will improve the water supply network, reducing shortages and enhancing the quality of life for residents. NWSC is working to ensure that the project is completed on schedule, with minimal disruptions to the community. The corporation’s efforts aim to provide a reliable and efficient water supply system for the growing population of Greater Kampala.
Key points
- The project will benefit an additional one million people and support growing water demand through 2040.
- The project involves laying 69 kilometres of transmission pipelines and constructing new reservoirs and booster stations.
- The overall project is scheduled for completion in August 2027.
