02/11/2020
PROJECTS OF MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF ENGR. DAVID NWEZE UMAHI.
*WATER RETICULATION:
The ministry has reticulated distance covering over 20km, using different sizes of HDPE pipes which are the WHO recommended pipes for water distribution. The following streets have been reticulated:
1. Laying from Udensi Junction to FETHA 1and Abakaliki Prisons.
2. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings at Nnorom street.
3. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings at Amagu street.
4. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings in the three Campuses of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
5. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings at Ojiofor street.
6. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings at Sir Otu street.
7. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings at Hilltop road, Abakaliki.
8. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings in Government House, Abakaliki.
9. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings at Udensi Quarters 1and 2.
10. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings in Police Headquarters, Abakaliki.
11. Laying of pipes and installation of pipe fittings from Lowlift to Highlift off old Abakaliki water Scheme.
12. Construction of battery taps with platforms at FETHA 1, Abakaliki Prison and Police Headquarters.
13. Construction of battery taps with platforms at EBSU permanent site.
COMPLETION OF ON-GOING WATER PROJECTION
The ministry has also completed some on-going water projects inherited from the previous administration.
1. Supervision of the constitution of Iyiokwu Washout Chamber constructed by James JS Construction company.
2. Washing of Oferekpe water transmission line.
3. Completion of the construction and commissioning of Ground and Overhead tank in EBSU permanent site.
TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION
The ministry has carried out some minor rehabilitation works in some water scheme.
1. Purchase and installation of (2) panels in Ezillo water scheme.
2. Repair of filter beds in Ezillo water scheme.
3. Repair of 2, 000KVA generator in Ezillo water scheme.
4. Repair of pumps in Ezillo water scheme.
THERE IS ALSO REHABILITATION WORKS AT UBURU WATER SCHEME.
NEW PROJECTS
The ministry has during the period under review been able to design and initiate the construction of new water scheme in Ishiagu in Ivo L.G.A to complement the existing ones.
RURAL WATER SUPPLY
The ministry did not concentrate only in the city but has carried out some water projects in our rural areas.
1. Drilling of motorised borehole at Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ohafia Agba.
2. Repair of about 15 boreholes at Amasiri community of Afikpo L.G.A.
3. Repair of some boreholes at Ndenyim Ndegu community of Ishieke, Ebonyi L.G.A.
The ministry has also carried out inspection of broken down boreholes in Ubeyi D.C of Afikpo On North L.G.A. plans are ongoing to repair them.
Tracing the sakamori line that was layed to supply water to Ezza South and Ikwo L.G.As. presently, plans are ongoing to energize the pipelines.
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