Major improvement works at the Awoja Water Treatment Plant are nearing completion and are expected to raise production from 7 million to 10 million litres per day, according to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).
The project aims to improve the reliability, adequacy and coverage of water supply across Soroti City and surrounding areas in Soroti, Kalaki, Kaberamaido and Amuria districts. Greater Gweri and other underserved communities are also set to benefit from expanded distribution networks.
According to NWSC’s latest progress update, significant milestones have already been achieved. A second 700-metre, 14-inch raw water pipeline has been fully laid, with 65 of 74 supporting pedestals cast. This is expected to increase the volume of raw water delivered to the plant.
On the treatment side, three major new units are complete and fully operational: a 454.5 cubic-metre clarifier, an 18 square-metre rapid filter and a 34.65 cubic-metre flocculator. These have been successfully interconnected with the existing treatment network, marking a significant step toward the higher production target.
At the raw water intake and pumping facilities, a new DN300 (300mm-diameter) suction line has been installed, and all three high-lift pumps are in place. The installation of three new low-lift submersible pumps is expected to be completed by the end of October.
According to NWSC, the 13.5-kilometre DN300 transmission main is fully laid, and anchoring of both the DN300 transmission main and the DN350 (350mm-diameter) distribution line at Opiyai Rock has been completed, securing the pipelines along the rocky section.
Distribution network expansion is also advancing to bring water closer to consumers.
