Client
North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency
P.O Box 1012-30100, Eldoret
Web: https://nrvwwda.go.ke/
Scope Of Service
- Undertake projection of population growth and determine ultimate water design demand for the project area
- The consultant to evaluate the existing water demand and establish the need for additional measures to address the gap, design and cost the proposed measures to meet the ultimate demand
- Design and cost flood protection measures for selected well fields along River Turkwel
- Review the surface water sources proposed in the master plan, undertake additional feasibility studies for other possible dam sites, and design the selected option together with the associated water treatment plant, storage tanks and pipelines to meet the ultimate water demand for the project area.
- Conduct a detailed condition assessment and hydraulic modelling of the existing water supply network and storage tanks to check its capability to receive and transmit the increased water demand. The Consultant will then recommend remedial/improvement works complete with cost estimates and tender documents
- Undertake a detailed hydrological assessment for the potential dam site and acquire permits from Water Resources Authority
- Carry out geotechnical studies and investigations for the proposed dam site, treatment plant site, storage tanks sites, and any other facilities to determine their suitability and prepare geotechnical assessment/investigation report.
- Prepare Environmental and Social Impact Assessment report, submit them to the National Environmental Management Authority, and obtain licenses.
- Undertake a socio-economic assessment of the project beneficiaries
- Identify land requirements for the project and prepare a Resettlement Action plan.
- Undertake an assessment of the existing technical capacity at LOWASCO and recommend appropriate institutional strengthening measures together with costs that will ensure the Water Service Provider has capacity to operate the project once implemented.
- Review and update the proposed short-term measures as described in the master plan and discuss with stakeholders, undertake design and prepare costs for the recommendations agreed.
- Undertake detailed conditional assessment of the existing storage tanks to receive the new demand and recommend appropriate measures
- Undertake water quality analysis of all existing boreholes and propose appropriate treatment measures, design and cost the proposed recommendations
- Undertake non-revenue water management studies and recommend appropriate measures
- Review existing ground water modelling studies and carry out additional hydrogeological investigations in Napuu Aquifer and Alluvial Aquifer and make recommendations for additional boreholes to be drilled to meet additional water demand.
- The Consultant will be required to physically present the deliverables to stakeholders for review, these will include representation from the County Government of Turkana, Lodwar Water and Sanitation Company (LOWASCO), Community leadership, North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency and any other interested party to the project.
Project Location
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Lodwar Town, located in Turkana County-Kenya which faces significant challenges related to water supply due to its arid climate and growing population.
Project Benefits
- Increase Access to Water: Ensure that the town’s growing population, businesses, and institutions have sufficient and reliable access to clean and safe water for drinking, sanitation, and industrial use.
- Sustainable Water Resource Management: Develop infrastructure that sustainably taps into groundwater or surface water sources while protecting and managing these resources for long-term use.
- Improved Water Quality: Introduce treatment facilities to ensure that all water supplied meets health and safety standards, reducing waterborne diseases and other health issues.
- Efficient Distribution System: Design and implement a modern, efficient water distribution network to reduce water loss, improve reliability, and minimize operational costs.
- Climate Resilience: Ensure that the water supply system is resilient to climate variability, particularly droughts, which are common in the region.
- Community Engagement: Involve local communities in the planning and implementation phases, ensuring that the project addresses their needs and that they take ownership of the infrastructure to ensure its sustainability.