Ondangwa-Omutsegonime pipeline commissioned

Agriculture and water minister Calle Schlettwein commissioned the Ondangwa-Omutsegonime pipeline replacement project in Ondangwa on Friday.The event was held at the NamWater offices and marked the beginning of phase one, focusing on a 17-kilometre stretch.Schlettwein said the Ondangwa-Omutsegonime bulk water supply scheme serves as a vital lifeline for the Oshana and Oshikoto regions. Conveying potable water over 110 kilometres, it serves both urban centres and rural areas, ensuring reliable water supply to several towns and villages.The scheme carries potable water from Ondangwa, traversing through Omuthiya and culminating in Omutsegonime village.However, the current infrastructure struggles to meet increasing demand and is plagued by frequent pipe bursts and supply interruptions, the minister noted.Secure supplySchlettwein said the project signifies more than just infrastructure development. “It represents a decisive step towards securing a sustainable and reliable water supply for our communities. The project is our response to the legitimate requests from the community to improve water supply to them."Schlettwein added that the water supply infrastructure not only serves urban centres but also extends to various branch lines, such as Onethindi-Onandjokwe, Onathinge-Onayena, Okatope-Okankolo, Okatope-Omuntele, and several bulk feeder lines of the Directorate of Rural Water Supply (DRWS) pipelines.In addition to the primary pump station at Ondangwa, he said several booster pump stations located at Oshali, Okatope, and Omuthiya ensure the effective distribution of water across an extensive network in the two regions.NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia said the project marks a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to enhance water security and support sustainable development in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.The contract for the construction of the Ondangwa-Oshali section has been awarded to Homefin Properties CC in partnership with China Jiangxi International Element. The project is fully funded by NamWater at a value of N$91 million and is expected to be completed within 12 months.

Ondangwa-Omutsegonime pipeline commissioned

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-03

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Ondangwa-Omutsegonime pipeline commissioned

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