TECHNICAL HANDOVER OF RHINO CAMP PIPED WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION FACILITIES IN MADI-OKOLLO DISTRICT TO NORTHERN UMBRELLA FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Yesterday, 12th, March 2026, the Ministry of Water and Environment through the Water and Sanitation Development Facility-North together with Madi_Okollo DLG and community representatives held a technical handover of Rhino Camp Piped Water Supply System and Sanitation Facilities in Madi-Okollo District
The overall aim of this technical handover was to identify the defects which will be rectified by the contractors undertaking the construction works during the defects liability period.
This event marks a significant milestone in improving access to clean water for the local community.
The project is expected to serve a population of 24,698 by ultimate year 2044 . The system will cover 20 villages in 05 parishes namely; Osioze, Eramva, Ndara, Awuvu and Aripi.
System Overview
The Rhino Camp Town Council Piped Water Supply and Sanitation System is designed to provide reliable and sustainable water services to the people of Madi-Okollo District.
components include;
1.Development of two motorized borehole sources
2. Construction of 2No. pump houses
3. Construction of a chemical house
4. 230 No.household yard connections
5. 5 No. public stand posts
6. Construction of Water office
7. Construction of a 10- stance VIP latrines for girls
8. Construction of 1 No. storage reservoir
9. Construction of distribution network of a total length of 16.8 km
10. Construction of an intensification network of 10km
11. Supply and installation of Electro-mechanical components
The contractor who has been undertaking the construction works is M/S Juco Logistics Co Limited and the consultant was Asense Services Ltd
Benefits
This intervention has numerous benefits, including:
- Improved Access to Clean Water: The system will increase access to clean water for the local community, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.
- Enhanced Water Security: The system will provide a reliable source of water, reducing the reliance on non-functional boreholes and improving water security in the region.
- Economic Benefits: The system will support economic growth and development by providing water for agricultural, industrial, and domestic use.
The local authorities pledged to maintain and operate the system effectively, ensuring that the benefits of the System are sustained in the long term. NUWS will operate and maintain, optimize the performance of the system.
This project was funded by the Government of Uganda and co-financed by the German Government through KfW and with CES as the Consulting management consultant