The Senegalese water utility company, SEN’EAU, has announced plans to construct two new forages in Ziguinchor, a city in the southern region of Senegal. The project, which is part of a larger initiative by the Société nationale des eaux du Sénégal (SONES), aims to improve the water supply in the region. According to Oumar Sarr, the director territorial of the zone sud-est de SEN’EAU, the two forages will have a combined capacity of 200 meters cubes of water per hour.
The construction of the forages is part of a broader effort to upgrade the water infrastructure in Ziguinchor. An old water production plant in Niaguis, which was previously out of operation, will be rehabilitated to increase the region's water production capacity. The plant is expected to produce 150 meters cubes of water per hour once it is fully operational. The rehabilitation of the plant and the construction of the two new forages are expected to significantly improve the water supply in the region.
The financing for the project has already been secured, and SEN’EAU is currently in the process of selecting a contractor to carry out the work. According to Oumar Sarr, the company is working to anticipate the future water needs of the region and to ensure that the water supply is adequate to meet the growing demands of the population. The project is expected to be completed in the near future, although no exact timeline has been given.
The region of Ziguinchor, which is served by the zone sud-est de SEN’EAU, has been experiencing growing demand for water. The region includes the cities of Kolda, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor, and the water needs of the population are increasing rapidly. To address this challenge, SEN’EAU is working to upgrade the water infrastructure and to improve the efficiency of the water supply system.
However, Oumar Sarr has also highlighted the issue of unauthorized drilling of wells and forages in the region. Many residents of Ziguinchor are constructing wells and forages without the necessary permits, which can have negative impacts on the water table and the environment. SEN’EAU is working with local authorities to address this issue and to ensure that all water infrastructure is constructed and operated in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The zone sud-est de SEN’EAU serves a large and growing population, and the company is working to ensure that the water supply is adequate to meet the needs of the region. The construction of the two new forages and the rehabilitation of the old water production plant are part of a broader effort to upgrade the water infrastructure and to improve the efficiency of the water supply system.
The project is expected to have a positive impact on the residents of Ziguinchor, who will benefit from a more reliable and sustainable water supply. The improved water infrastructure will also support economic development and growth in the region, by providing businesses and industries with a reliable source of water.
Key points
- The project is part of a larger initiative by the Société nationale des eaux du Sénégal (SONES) to improve the water supply in the region.
- The construction of the two new forages and the rehabilitation of the old water production plant are expected to significantly improve the water supply in the region.
- SEN’EAU is working to address the issue of unauthorized drilling of wells and forages in the region.
