The Lagos State Government (LASG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an international consortium company, Belstar and ENKA, for the rehabilitation and expansion of water supply works in the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Monday.
Wahab said it was aimed at addressing critical water infrastructure challenges in the state.
He said the project entails construction, rehabilitation, installation of water treatment facilities and distribution networks to provide reliable and sustainable water supply to the underserved communities.
Wahab added that the project would see to the establishment of new water works to ease distribution network issues.
He said the state would ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including social and safety standards.
Wahab said the project was divided into two parts: the Brown Field which consist rehabilitation of existing water works and the Green Field, the construction of entirely new water works in various locations across the state.
The Managing Director, Lagos Water Corporation(LWC), Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani said that the LWC would collaborate with the International Consortium, provide support development, technical inputs as well as stakeholder’s coordination to achieve success.
He said the projects would not only provide portable water to communities without water, but would ensure the eradication of water related diseases in the state.
The Group Managing Director, Belstar Capital, Mr. Tewodros Polk, said the consortium would remain committed to the project.
Polk said the consortium would leverage strength and technical expertise to ensure long-term productivity and service delivery.
He said the project would be executed using the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Finance model insured by the U.S.International Development Finance Corporation.
Polk said the project would be completed in 36 months.
