The National Water & Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) Project and Capital Development Directorate, led by Eng. Dennis Taremwa, has conducted a comprehensive fact-finding mission to the Adjumani Water Supply and Sanitation Project, reaffirming the project’s steady progress despite weather challenges.
Braving intermittent mid-morning rains, the team pressed on with site inspections, focusing on the critical intake works and the water treatment facility, both very significant to ensuring sustainable water supply for the region.
At the intake site, the team reported significant headway, particularly in the micro-tunneling operations. The intake structure, embedded within a predominantly impervious rocky formation, presented unique engineering challenges. Designed to commence at 9 meters below ground level, the excavation required precision-controlled rock blasting to reach the necessary depth, an effort that has so far delivered promising results.
Key to the intake works is the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operation, where micro-tunneling technology is being employed to install a 1,000mm diameter ductile iron pipeline for raw water abstraction. The pipeline’s alignment stretches 140 meters in total, with 93 meters already completed, a milestone the team described as both commendable and technically sound.
The delegation later toured the water treatment plant, where they expressed satisfaction with the quality of ongoing construction activities. Their observations highlighted strict adherence to technical specifications and project timelines, which showed the commitment of both contractors and engineers on the ground.
The Adjumani project, once complete, is expected to enhance water supply reliability and sanitation services in the region, a major step forward in improving community livelihoods. With the groundwork firmly laid, Adjumani’s path to a safer and more sustainable water future is steadily taking shape.
