Project Overview

The State of Jubaland is currently facing an escalating crisis resulting from the devastating impact of recent floods. Intense rainfall and river overflow have triggered widespread flash floods, causing severe destruction across affected areas. The inability to manage the torrential rains led to the Juba and Dawa Rivers breaching their banks, aggravating the situation further. Tragically, the disaster has claimed the lives of 27 individuals, impacted over 1.1 million people, displaced more than 461,000 persons, destroyed 9,783 latrines, and inundated 691 water sources.

In response, the Jubaland Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR), in collaboration with UNICEF, commissioned a hydrogeological study along the Dawa River, targeting the ECO villages of Malkarie, Gawido, ODA, and the BEWASCO water yard in the Gedo region of Jubaland State, Somalia. In each village, three sites were selected for investigation to identify groundwater aquifers recharged by the river. The assessment confirmed the presence of a strong river-recharged aquifer capable of supplying good-quality water in adequate quantities.

Objective

- The main objective of this assignment is to drill, construct, and develop three new boreholes in Malkarie, Gawido, and ODA villages, ensuring that each borehole meets the minimum required safe yield and water quality standards.

- Drill three new boreholes, construct associated water infrastructure, and conduct pumping tests at the newly drilled sites. Each borehole will reach a target depth of 35–45 meters and will include the construction of a concrete wellhead and installation of a Piezometer PE pipe in accordance with the technical specifications and designs.