Mozambique Environmental Technologies Urban Water Projects

The Government of Mozambique plans to invest USD 1.8 billion to supply or improve urban water access for approximately 9 million residents by 2032. These water projects open new avenues for US exporters in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, in addition to supply of general construction machinery and instruments.

The country is developing sustainable and resilient urban water projects led by the national urban water supply infrastructure fund, FIPAG (Fundo de Investimento e Património de Abastecimento de Água). FIPAG plans to invest USD 1.8 billion to supply and improve urban water access to approximately 9 million residents by 2032. It currently seeks to engage with international financiers and contractors to develop water-related projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs). As part of this effort, FIPAG has identified nine priority projects worth over USD 800 million to be implemented in the short term; they are listed in a table at the end of this report. We have highlighted three of those projects for consideration.

Flagship Projects:

Mugica Water Supply Project

FIPAG plans to boost the water supply system in Nampula Province, located in northern Mozambique, by building a water intake at Mugica Reservoir and a treatment plant which will process 65,000m3 per day. The plant will increase water supply and mitigate climate change impacts, including flooding and droughts. Overall investment is estimated at USD 120 million. Project scope includes:

Construction of water abstraction infrastructure
Construction of WTP
Construction of 120km of DN900 transmission pipeline
Construction of new service reservoirs and water networks in the Nampula urban area
Construction of eight boreholes
Offtakes for small towns
Implementation of automation and remote management systems
Energy efficiency solutions

Katembe Water Supply Project

Katembe is situated opposite downtown Maputo on the southern side of the Maputo Bay which receives water from the Matola, Umbeluzi & Tembe Rivers and is an access channel for cargo and container ships to the port of Maputo. This project aims to make available clean and potable water to an additional 242,000 inhabitants by 2030, achieving 100% coverage in this area. Project investment is estimated at USD 100 million. Project scope includes:

Construction of Pump Station at the Umbeluzi WTP for Katembe;
Construction of 40 Km Transmission Main from Umbeluzi to Katembe;
Construction of 2 Distribution Centers, located on the West and East side of Katembe including additional storage;
Construction of 120 km of distribution network

Desalination Plant of Xai-Xai

Xai-Xai City is in Gaza Province in southern Mozambique. Given its proximity to the Indian Ocean, FIPAG aims to utilise desalinated seawater to meet the demand of 240,000 people in the region. The plant will have the capacity to desalinate 40,000m3 per day. Project value is estimated at USD 30 million.

FIPAG Project List

No.	Project	Project Impact	Estimated Budget
1	Mugica Water Supply Project	Intake, Water treatment plant, transmission main and Distribution Centers Reduce the effects of climate change Increase hours of supply	US$ 118M
2	Beira Water Supply Project	Water Treatment Plant, Distribution Centers and Network Phase 1: Improve water supply and quality of service Phase 2: Satisfy Water demand Beyond 2030	Ph1: US$ 106M Ph2: US$ 25M
3	Katembe Water Supply Project	Construction of a pumping station at Umbeluzi WTP, Transmission Main and Network Supply 250,000 additional people in the Katembe Area Improve quality of service	US$ 91M
4	Lichinga Water Supply Project	Water treatment plant, Distribution Centers and Network Supply 123,000 additional people in the Lichinga Increase hours of supply Improve quality of service	Ph1: US$ 33M Ph2: US$ 30M
5	Chibuto Water Supply Project	Intake increase production capacity Construction of new weir at Chongoene river Transmission main, Distribution Centers, Network and Connections	US$ 38M
6	Capacity Building	Capacity Building for all Regional Companies including FIPAG head office	US$ 34M
7	Xai-Xai Water Supply Project	Expansion of wellfield at Chongoene Construction of distribution Centers, transmission, network and connections	US$ 46M
8	Inhambane Water Supply Project	Construction of a new intake in Guicuácua river Increase of production capacity/ treatment from Malembwana wellfield and rehabilitation of Guiua WTP Construction of Distribution Centers, pump station, Network and connections	US$ 26M
9	Maxixe Water Supply Project	Expansion of Intake at Inhanombe river and WTP Expansion of wellfield Nhamaxaxa and new wellfield at Macuemane Construction of transmission main, distribution centers, network and connections	US$ 22M
	TOTAL		US$ 917M

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05/09/2023