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Projects & Investments

Major infrastructure investments and development projects transforming The Gambia's electricity, water, and sewerage sectors.

31
Total Projects
6
Funding Partners
7
Ongoing
24
Completed
31 projects found
Electricity Generation
Completed

On-Grid Solar PV 20 MW at Jambur

Construction of a 20MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant at Jambur with battery backup storage for grid stability.

$28M
World Bank
Nov 2018 – Jan 2021
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Electricity Transmission
Completed

132kV Transmission Line: Brikama–Kotu

Construction of 132kV high-voltage transmission line from Brikama to Kotu and 3 new substations to strengthen the national grid backbone.

$12M
World Bank
Sep 2018 – Dec 2020
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Electricity Modernisation
Ongoing

National Dispatch Centre / SCADA / EMS

Establishment of a modern National Dispatch Centre with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Energy Management System (EMS).

$7M
World Bank
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Electricity Transmission
Ongoing

Upgrade of Primary & Secondary Substations

Comprehensive upgrade of primary and secondary substation infrastructure across the Greater Banjul Area to improve reliability and capacity.

$5M
World Bank
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Electricity Distribution
Ongoing

Switchgear Upgrades

Replacement and upgrade of critical switchgear equipment across the electricity distribution network.

$2.5M
World Bank
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Electricity Distribution
Completed

LED Street Lighting Replacement (GBA)

Replacement of incandescent street lights with energy-efficient LED lighting across the Greater Banjul Area.

$0.5M
World Bank
Aug 2017 – May 2019
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Institutional Modernisation
Completed

IT System for NAWEC

Design and implementation of a comprehensive IT system to modernise NAWEC's operational and customer management capabilities.

$3M
World Bank
Sep 2018 – Aug 2020
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

Owner's Engineer — PV and T&D Supervision

Appointment of an owner's engineer to supervise the implementation of Solar PV and Transmission & Distribution contracts.

$3M
World Bank
Aug 2018 – Aug 2020
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

Solar PV Feasibility Studies

Detailed feasibility studies for solar photovoltaic generation projects across The Gambia.

$0.3M
World Bank
Apr 2017 – Dec 2019
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

T&D Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies for transmission and distribution network expansion and reinforcement.

$0.5M
World Bank
Aug 2017 – Dec 2019
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Institutional Consultancy
Completed

Service Contractor Support

Engagement of a service contractor to support NAWEC operations, maintenance, and institutional strengthening.

$2M
World Bank
Aug 2016 – Nov 2021
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Institutional Consultancy
Ongoing

Communication Campaign

Public communication and stakeholder engagement campaign for GERMP project activities and energy sector awareness.

$3–4.5M
World Bank
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Electricity Generation
Completed

Generation Expansion at Kotu & Brikama

Expansion of available generation capacity at Kotu and Brikama power stations to improve electricity supply reliability.

$7M
World Bank
Jan 2016 – Dec 2019
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Electricity Distribution
Completed

Technical & Commercial Loss Reduction (GBA)

Programme to reduce technical and commercial electricity losses in the Greater Banjul Area through network improvements and metering.

$4.5M
World Bank
Jan 2016 – Dec 2019
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Institutional Consultancy
Completed

Institutional Strengthening & Project Support

Capacity building, institutional strengthening, and project implementation support for NAWEC under the ERRP programme.

$7M
World Bank
Jan 2016 – Dec 2019
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

ESIA — Laminkoto–Diabugu Transmission Corridor

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the construction of transmission and distribution lines along the Laminkoto–Diabugu corridor.

World Bank
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) — GERMP

Resettlement Action Plan for the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project, addressing affected communities and compensation.

World Bank
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

RAP — Laminkoto–Diabugu Transmission Corridor

Resettlement Action Plan for the Laminkoto–Diabugu electricity transmission corridor under the GERMP programme.

World Bank
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

Consultancy — Design & Tendering

Stage 1 consultancy for design and tendering of electricity infrastructure under the EXIM Bank of India financing.

$0.2M
EXIM Bank of India
Feb 2017 – Sep 2019
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Electricity Consultancy
Completed

Consultancy — Supervision of Works

Stage 2 consultancy for supervision of EPC construction works under the EXIM Bank programme.

$0.34M
EXIM Bank of India
Mar 2018 – Sep 2019
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Electricity Distribution
Completed

EPC Construction of Electricity Infrastructure

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of electricity infrastructure including distribution networks and substations.

$14.3M
EXIM Bank of India
Mar 2018 – Mar 2020
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Electricity Transmission
Completed

T&D Network Including River Crossing

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of transmission and distribution network including river crossing infrastructure.

$10.5M
EXIM Bank of India
Nov 2013 – Mar 2016
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Electricity Generation
Completed

2MW HFO Power Stations — Basse & Farafenni

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 2MW HFO-based diesel generator power stations at Basse and Farafenni.

$8.6M
EXIM Bank of India
Nov 2013 – Mar 2016
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Electricity Generation
Completed

Power Plant Upgrades — Provincial Stations

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of power plant equipment at provincial generation stations.

$2.9M
EXIM Bank of India
Jun 2017 – Dec 2018
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Electricity Generation
Completed

Power Plants — 2384kW Farafenni & 2682kW Basse

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 2384kW generation capacity at Farafenni and 2682kW at Basse power stations.

$6.6M
EXIM Bank of India
Jun 2017 – Dec 2018
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Water Distribution
Completed

GBA Water Supply Expansion

Drilling of 8 boreholes and reservoirs, laying raw water transmission from wellfield to Sukuta plant, transmission main from Sukuta to Fajara, water distribution to Yuna, Mariama Kunda, Latriya, Jabang, and Sare Pateh (165km pipeline). Includes 2 elevated tanks.

$20.9M
EXIM Bank of India
Apr 2018 – Mar 2020
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Electricity Generation
Completed

11MW HFO Generator Installation

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 11MW Heavy Fuel Oil generator to increase NAWEC's generation capacity.

$22.3M
BADEA & OFID
Dec 2015 – Aug 2018
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Electricity Generation
Completed

2×10MW Engines at Brikama II

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of two 10MW engines at Brikama II Power Station to significantly boost generation capacity.

$24M
Islamic Development Bank
Jul 2017 – Aug 2019
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Water Distribution
Ongoing

Water Production & Distribution Expansion

Increase water production with 67km of transmission mains, expansion and improvement of water distribution network up to 50km.

$22.5M
OIC / Saudi Royal Family
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Electricity Transmission
Ongoing

Medium Voltage Upgrade (GBA)

Upgrading medium voltage infrastructure in the Greater Banjul Area and installation of 15MVA transformer parallel to existing transformer.

$10M
OIC / Saudi Royal Family
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Electricity Generation
Ongoing

10MW Solar PV under PPA (BOT)

Design, installation and commissioning of 10MW solar photovoltaic plant under a Build-Operate-Transfer Power Purchase Agreement at $0.135/kWh.

PPA: $0.135/kWh
Private / BOT
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