LpWSC, GIZ and Mansa Municipal Council Kick Off Water Connection Works in Kabuta Community

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC), in collaboration with GIZ and Mansa Municipal Council, today held a community engagement meeting in Kabuta to officially kick-start the trenching and laying of water connection pipes in the community.

The engagement brought together community members and project stakeholders to provide an understanding of the water connection process and highlight the community’s role in ensuring the successful implementation of the project.

Speaking on behalf of LpWSC, Customer Service Assistant Yvonne Mpundu emphasised the importance of working within the stipulated timeframe, which she described as the “Kabuta 45 Days” slogan. She urged community members to take ownership of the project and actively participate in ensuring that households are connected to the piped water supply.

Meanwhile, LpWSC Technical Plumber Visto Pata provided technical guidance on the trenching requirements, explaining that trenches for the main water pipes should be 70 centimeters deep, while those for individual household connections should be 60 centimeters deep.

He noted that adherence to these specifications is essential to safeguard the pipes against potential damage, leakages and disruptions arising from road construction activities.

Representing GIZ, William Manela assured the community that materials required for the Kabuta water connection project had already been procured and were ready for the commencement of works.

Mansa Municipal Council also emphasised the importance of the new water connections, urging community members to embrace the development and support its successful implementation.

Representatives of the village headman and women further encouraged community members to actively participate in the project, highlighting the importance of individual piped water supply.

The Kabuta Water Connection Project is funded by GIZ through Citizen First and the Nexus Energy and Water Programme for Zambia (NEWZA), and is being implemented by LpWSC in collaboration with Mansa Municipal Council.

The project is expected to improve access to safe, reliable and sustainable water supply for households in Kabuta Community.