KAYILA COMMUNITY WATER PROJECT
As the world marks World Water Day today, Deputy Governor (DG) Wilberforce Kitiezo on behalf of Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo officially commissioned Kayila Community Water Project in Luanda South Ward, Luanda Sub County.
Currently serving 100 households, the project has made it possible for Ekwanda residents to access clean and safe water at their doorstep.
According to the DG, water remains a top priority for Governor Ottichilo’s administration, with last mile connectivity currently ongoing across the County to ensure all residents have access to clean water.
He also added that the project will be expanded to increase distribution across the larger Luanda South Ward, calling on residents to embrace proper management of the project for better service provision.
Kayila Community Water Project was implemented by the Directorate of Climate Change under the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.
Key components of the project include:
Spring protectionConstruction of underground storage tank (clear water sump) of 50m³ (50,000 Litres)Installation of a submersible water pumpInstallation of solar panels 32No 550WConstruction of a powe house / project officeFencing of the intakePipelaying (rising main and distribution lines)Last mile connectivity to 130 householdsConstruction of an elevated steel structurally pressed tank 50m³ (50,000L)Construction of a Water kiosk
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