UGANDA WATER MINISTRY TO RESTORE REGULAR WATER SUPPLY IN SOME COUNTY

The Dokolo water project contractor M/s Zhongmei Engineering Group has restored regular water supply through Amwoma sub-county, Dokolo district after a brief disruption.

The Ministry of Water & Environment and M/s Zhongmei Engineering Group were informed of leakage on DN 250 DI Pipe in Akalodong Swamp in Amwoma sub-county on the 18th April 2022 at 10 am. This is a pumped transmission main that connects the Agwata booster station and Dokolo reservoir tank.

Technicians explain that the leakage was at a joint between the two pipes. To fix the leakage, the joints of the two pipes had to be cut and flanged adaptors were used to fix the leakage. This was done after switching off the pumps at the Agwata booster station.

A Water Ministry official assured the country that repairs to the leakage did not cost the taxpayer. This is because the project is under defects liability and all identified defects are the mandate of the contractor.

He regretted the inconvenience but commended the technicians for responding swiftly to a delicate situation and rectifying it in time.

He called upon the media to ensure balanced reporting by always seeking information from the ministry whenever such an incident occurs to prevent unduly alarming the public.

SOURCE: AllAfrica

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