THE LIBERIA WATER and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), the state-owned utility responsible for urban water and sanitation services, has commenced the installation of a major pipeline project aimed at improving safe drinking water supply across Monrovia and its environs.
ON A RECENT tour of the ongoing works in Johnsonville, LWSC Managing Director Mohammed Ali led media and stakeholders through the site of what is being heralded as one of the largest water infrastructure upgrades in decades.
THE PROJECT FUNDED by the World Bank, involves replacing an aging 36-inch pipeline built in 1953 with a modern 48-inch ductile iron pipeline, and is expected to enhance water flow from the White Plains Water Treatment Plant to the capital.
“WE ARE STANDING here this morning on a transformational project,” said Ali. “These pipes have been in use for over 70 years, and it was critical that we act. The government secured financing from the World Bank beginning in 2016.
AFTER A SERIES of negotiations and extensions, work has officially resumed.”
THE TOTAL COST of the current phase is US$12.4 million, covering the installation of 10 kilometers of the new pipeline.
WE APPLAUD LWSC Managing Director Mohammed Ali and his team for the transparency shown during the tour of the project in Johnsonville. For too long, residents have depended on outdated infrastructure, including a 36-inch pipeline that has been in place since 1953.
THE REPLACEMENT OF this aging pipeline with a modern 48-inch ductile iron system signifies not just a technical upgrade, but a fundamental investment in public health and national development.
ACCESS TO CLEAN water is a basic human right, and this investment is likely to yield substantial benefits, including improved health outcomes, economic productivity, and resilience in the face of climate-related challenges.
WE URGE CONTINUED diligence in implementation and call on all stakeholders to ensure that this transformational project delivers on its promise for the Liberian people.
Thank You Mo AliFor Safe Drinking Water
