JOINT PRESS RELEASE – Government of The Gambia, NAWEC, and the French Development Agency Launch Major Water Supply Project in the Greater Banjul Area

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JOINT PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Government of The Gambia, NAWEC, and the French Development Agency Launch Major Water Supply Project in the Greater Banjul Area

Sifoe, 17th May, 2025 – The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines and The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), in partnership with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – the French Development Agency – will officially launch the Water Supply Project in the Greater Banjul Area (WASIB) on Saturday, 17th May, 2025, in Sifoe.

The launch event will be graced by His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, along with senior government officials, dignitaries, development partners, and a cross-section of Gambian society.

This transformative initiative aims to significantly improve access to clean and reliable water for the rapidly growing population of the Greater Banjul Area. It is part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure sustainable water supply and meet national development and public health goals.

The WASIB project includes the following key components:

  • Rehabilitation and construction of new water storage tanks
  • Replacement of outdated transfer pumps and control systems
  • Replacement of bulk water meters
  • Drilling of 12 shallow and 4 deep Sand Aquifer boreholes
  • Construction of a new 500m³ water treatment plant in Sifoe
  • Expansion of water transmission lines and elimination of bottlenecks
  • Construction and full equipment of a modern Water Quality Laboratory
  • Development of a centralized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Center
  • Extension of water distribution mains across greenfield and brownfield areas, covering over 300 km

Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr. Gallo Saidy, Managing Director of NAWEC, stated,

“The launch of the WASIB project is a bold step toward our commitment to ensure universal access to safe drinking water. Together with our development partners, we are building a water infrastructure that will serve communities for generations.”

The project is being implemented by a consortium of contractors comprising of RAZEL BEC, RAZEL Water Solutions, and SATELEC, with technical supervision provided by a consortium of consultants including Antea France, SGI Ingénierie, WATURA, and GAP Consultants.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the modernization of The Gambia’s water sector and underscores the value of international cooperation in supporting national development priorities.

Contact:
NAWEC Corporate Affairs Office
Email: bbadjie@nawec.gm

Tel: 3664112 or 7415675

(Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines Communications unit
Email: valentine.annamarie@gmail.com
Tel: 3709218 or 9736758

Request for Expressions of Interest Water Supply and Wastewater Master Plan of the Greater Banjul Area and provincial areas

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Request for Expressions of Interest

Water Supply and Wastewater Master Plan for Greater Banjul Area and Provincial Areas

We are excited to share the latest developments in our efforts to enhance water supply and wastewater management for the Greater Banjul Area and provincial regions. This project, funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and managed by the National Water and Electricity Company of Gambia (NAWEC), aims to create a sustainable and efficient system to meet the current and future needs of our communities.

Project Overview

The project will develop a comprehensive master plan focusing on both water supply and wastewater management. It involves assessing the current situation, projecting future needs, and planning necessary infrastructure improvements.

Water Supply Component

  • Assessment: Collect and analyze data on existing water supply infrastructure.
  • Future Needs: Conduct a demographic study to project future potable water needs.
  • Resources: Identify potential new water resources to meet future demands.
  • Scenario Development: Update the water supply model and develop future scenarios considering technical, financial, and socio-environmental aspects.
  • Master Plan: Create a detailed master plan with a GIS layout of planned infrastructure.
  • Cost Recovery: Propose cost recovery scenarios for necessary investments and operational costs.

Wastewater Component

  • Assessment: Evaluate the current wastewater management system.
  • Future Needs: Estimate future wastewater production based on water consumption.
  • Scenario Development: Develop future scenarios for wastewater management, integrating centralized and decentralized solutions.
  • Master Plan: Create a comprehensive wastewater master plan with a GIS layout of planned infrastructure.
  • Cost Recovery: Propose cost recovery scenarios for necessary investments and operational costs.

Project Duration

The project is estimated to be completed within 12 months.

Invitation for Participation

NAWEC invites consulting firms, NGOs, and individual consultants to express their interest in participating in this project. The deadline for submission is 09th July 2024.

For more detailed information, download the full document here.

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Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards a sustainable future for water and sanitation in our communities. Your support and participation are crucial to our success!