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LILONGWE WATER BOARD ESTATE DEVELOPER FINANCED PROJECTS

These projects are implemented to reticulate new areas upon request by various estate developers such as Malawi Housing Corporations, Ministry of Lands, etc.

To increase access to clean water services

Start date: 2020-07-01 Due date: 2025-07-31 Approval date: 2020-07-01
2,000,000,000.00   MWK
Total Funding
2023-05-16
Date Created
2023-05-16
Last updated
Expansion
Project Type
Implementation
Project Status
Absence of a clear feasibility study Unrealistic budgets Limited assessment of environmental impacts Limited assessment of social impacts Limited assessment of economic impacts Weak stakeholder engagement Change of scope Cost overruns and budget inflation Lack of transparency in procurement processes Limited competition Favoritism in bidding processes Political interference Weak accountability mechanisms Frequent project delays (time overruns) Environmental violations Social violations Lack of maintenance plans Under-utilization of project Abandonment of project

Locations

Description Lilongwe City and Surrounding Areas
District Lilongwe
Region Central
Street address
Postal code

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Parties

Description Lilongwe Water Board
Locality Lilongwe
Region
Street address Off Likuni Road, Madzi House
Postal code P.O. Box 96
Country Malawi
Telephone 253
Fax Number
URL www.lwb.mw
Description Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) is a Statutory Corporation established in 1947 and reconstituted by the Act of Parliament ‘Water Works Act’ No. 17 of 1995. As utility service provider, LWB is responsible for the provision of water supply services to the City of Lilongwe and surrounding areas designated as its supply area. LWB customers include domestic, institutional, industrial as well as commercial.
Description Malawi Housing Corporation
Locality Blantyre
Region South
Street address Blantyre
Postal code P O Box 414
Country Malawi
Email Patrick Kandulu
Telephone [email protected]
Fax Number
URL
Description
Description Lilongwe City Council
Locality Lilongwe
Region Central
Street address City Center
Postal code 30396
Country Malawi
Telephone 09000000000
Fax Number
URL
Description LCC Vision is to become a clean, green, and prosperous City.
Description Lilongwe District Council
Locality Post Office Box 93, Lilongwe
Region Central
Street address Lilongwe
Postal code 0000
Country Malawi
Telephone 09000000000
Fax Number
URL
Description
Description Ministry of Lands
Locality Lilongwe
Region Central
Street address Lilongwe
Postal code
Country Malawi
Telephone 0995378547
Fax Number
URL
Description
Description Ministry of Homeland Security
Locality Lilongwe
Region Central Region
Street address Private Bag 331, Capital City. City. Lilongwe 3.
Postal code 0000
Country Malawi
Telephone +265 1 789177
Fax Number +265 1 789509
URL
Description Ministry of Homeland Security
Description Ministry of Water and Sanitation
Locality Lilongwe
Region Central Region
Street address 0000
Postal code 0000
Country Malawi
Email 0000
Telephone 0000
Fax Number
URL www.malawi.gov.mw
Description

Contracts

OCID LWB/W/SR/21
External Reference
Title Rehabilitation And Upgrading Of Water Distribution Network For State Residences
Description It was observed that water distribution network for Statehouse Residence is characterized by substantial leakages due to aged pipes and fittings. In addition to that, there have been reported low water pressure situations in some part of the network covering staff houses. With this background, it was then required to revamp the water supply system for the residences The overall objective is to upgrade or rehabilitate State Residences Water Distribution Network inclusive of some of its electro-mechanical equipment and house connections.
Status Active
Contract Value MWK 912,282,375.50
Cost Estimate MWK 766,572,182.65
Final Value 0.00
Start Date 2022-09-26
End Date 2023-02-26
Max Extent Date
Duration In Days 153
Procurement Method Open
Method Details Rated criteria
Procuring Entity Lilongwe Water Board-Lilongwe-MW
Administrative Ministry of Water and Sanitation-Lilongwe-MW

Documents

Title Works Contract Between Lilongwe Water Board And Shilpa Construction Limited
Description A signed agreement to execute the works on behalf of LWB
Document Type Signed Contract
Date Published 2022-04-08
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OCID LWB/W/SR/21
External Reference
Title REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK FOR STATE RESIDENCE
Description It was observed that water distribution network for Statehouse Residence is characterized by substantial leakages due to aged pipes and fittings. In addition to that, there have been reported low water pressure situations in some part of the network covering staff houses. With this background, it was then required to revamp the water supply system for the residences The overall objective is to upgrade or rehabilitate State Residences Water Distribution Network inclusive of some of its electro-mechanical equipment and house connections.
Status Active
Contract Value MWK 912,282,375.50
Cost Estimate MWK 766,572,182.65
Final Value 0.00
Start Date 2022-09-26
End Date 2023-02-26
Max Extent Date
Duration In Days 153
Procurement Method Open
Method Details Rated criteria
Procuring Entity Lilongwe Water Board-Lilongwe-MW
Administrative Ministry of Water and Sanitation-Lilongwe-MW

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OCID LWB-W-WSDN34-A34-22-1
External Reference
Title Construction of Water Supply Distribution Network In Area 34
Description The project is aimed at reticulating a new area in Lilongwe City to expand water supply services
Status Active
Contract Value MWK 771,786,322.45
Cost Estimate MWK 771,786,322.45
Final Value 0.00
Start Date 2023-06-01
End Date 2023-07-31
Max Extent Date
Duration In Days 60
Procurement Method Open
Method Details Rated criteria
Procuring Entity Lilongwe Water Board-Lilongwe-MW
Administrative Ministry of Water and Sanitation-Lilongwe-MW

Documents

Title Works Contract Between Lilongwe Water Board and OPCO Limited
Description An agreement between LWB and OPCO Ltd to Reticulate Area 34 according to the Works Requirements
Document Type Signed Contract
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