Construction of New Water Source on Shire River and associated infrastructure for Blantyre Water Board
Construction of new intake at Mandiwa on Shire River, construction of transmission mains, construction of treatment works at Walkers Ferry and Service Reservoirs. The project is being financed by EXIM Bank of India.
To increase water production capacity to keep pace with the growing demand on water in the city of Blantyre and surrounding areas, projected at 230,000 cubic meters per day by the year 2040
Start date: 2023-01-01
Due date:
2026-12-31
Approval date: 2022-06-30
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