Emergency Response
Rehabilitation/Upgrading and Quick Fix of Water Sources in Gedo and Lower Juba Regions.
Febraury 2025Project Overview
REHABILITATION/UPGRADING AND QUICK FIX OF WATER SOURCES IN GEDO AND LOWER JUBA REGIONS.
The project is funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), supported by UNICEF, and implemented by the Jubaland Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, aims to address critical water access challenges in regions where vulnerable populations depend on shallow groundwater amidst inadequate urban water infrastructure.
The initiative's primary goal is to ensure sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water, improve public health outcomes, and enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities.
In collaboration with UNICEF, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources plans to rehabilitate 35 water schemes in the Gedo and Lower Juba Regions, particularly within Elwak and Kismayo Districts, to improve access to clean and safe water services. Access to clean water is vital for the health and well-being of communities, especially in areas like Elwak and Northern Kismayo, where several motorized shallow wells currently supply water to the local population.
Project Geographic Coverage
The Project target Geographical Area is Kismaayo and Elwak Districts, Gedo and Lower juba Regions - Jubaland State of Somalia.
Project Components
1. Rehabilitation of shallow wells
2. Electromechanical Works and Pump Installations:
3. Rising and Distribution Water Mains:
4. Rehabilitation of Elevated Tanks
5. Rehabilitation of communal water kiosks:
6.Chlorination
Project Achievements
1. Rehabilitation of shallow wells
The rehabilitation of these shallow wells will be strategically done to ensure reliable access to clean water while protecting against contamination. They will be equipped with necessary safeguards to maintain water quality.
2. Electromechanical Works and Pump Installations:
Various electromechanical works will include the installation of pumps, submersible, designed to efficiently extract and distribute water from the wells to storage tank.
3. Rising and Distribution Water Mains:
A network of rising mains and distribution pipelines will be laid out to transport water from the wells to storage facilities.
4. Rehabilitation of Elevated Tanks
Rehabilitation of elevated water tanks to provide storage and maintain water pressure for consistent distribution.
5. Rehabilitation of communal water kiosks:
The Existing Water Kiosks will be rehabiliitated within the community to provide easily accessible points for residents to collect water, reducing the need for long-distance travel and improving convenience.
6.Chlorination
Chlorination of water sources will be carried out during the project implementation.
Project Stakeholders
The Project is Funded by ECHO , Supported By UNICEF and is being directly implemented by the ministry of Energy & Water Resources of Jubaland state.
Funded By
The Project is Funded by ECHO
Supported By
The Project is Supported by UNICEF
Implemented By
The Project is Implemented by the Ministry of Energy & Water Resources of Jubaland state - Somalia