By Laurina B Lormia
The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) has signed two significant contracts with local firm Family Line Energies for the procurement and delivery of critical sanitation equipment.
The US1.245 million deal, funded under the World Bank-financed Liberia Urban Resilience Project (LURP), aims to strengthen the government’s response to flooding and sewage overflows that have plagued the capital and surrounding areas.
Speaking at the signing ceremony on March 18, 2025 in Monrovia, Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernizing public infrastructure and fostering a cleaner, healthier environment.
He highlighted the government’s efforts to empower Liberian businesses, describing the deal with Family Line Energies as a step toward sustainable local partnerships.
Flooding has become a persistent problem in Monrovia due to clogged drainages, largely caused by poor solid waste management and indiscriminate dumping.
Likewise, blocked sewers frequently lead to overflows in the heart of the city, polluting the streets and creating health hazards for residents.
With the procurement of essential high-performance equipment including dump trucks, a backhoe loader, portable pumps, a high-pressure truck-mounted Jettier, and a combination sewer truck the MPW and the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) are expected to significantly enhance their capacity to clear drainages and maintain the city’s sanitation system.
However, the Liberia Urban Resilience Project is a six-year initiative designed to strengthen urban planning and climate resilience in Monrovia, Paynesville, Buchanan, Gbarnga, and Gompa.
With US$40 million in funding from the World Bank, the project focuses on improving flood control infrastructure, rehabilitating drainage systems, upgrading markets and communities, and strengthening municipal management.
The signing of this equipment contract marks a critical milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to mitigate urban flooding and improve public health conditions in Greater Monrovia.