The South Sudan Urban Water Corporation launched the $68 million Climate Resilient Sanitation and Institutional Support Project to expand water, sanitation, and waste management services in Juba.<\/p>\n
The project, funded by the African Development Bank, aims to upgrade sanitation systems in the capital city through implementation phases.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the launch in Juba on Monday, Eng. Osama Mahdi, Deputy Managing Director for Technical Service and Operation at the corporation, stated that the project runs until 2028.<\/p>\n
Mahdi explained that the first phase focuses on the rehabilitation and treatment of the water oxidation plant in Luri. The second phase involves the construction of a sewage line to serve an estimated population of 361,000 people, representing between 10 and 15 percent of Juba residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are beginning with the treatment of the oxidation plant in Luri before moving to the sewage network component that will benefit thousands of residents in Juba,\u201d Mahdi said. \u201cThe project is expected to significantly improve sanitation and environmental health conditions in the city by 2028.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Managing Director of the corporation, Yar Paul, acknowledged the donors and government institutions for funding the initiative and called for cooperation among stakeholders during implementation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate the support from the African Development Bank and our government partners for making this important project possible,\u201d Yar said.<\/p>\n
She stated the corporation\u2019s commitment to addressing water and sanitation challenges in Juba and across South Sudan.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remain committed to responding to water-related crises and ensuring improved sanitation services for our people,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Acting Chairperson of the Water Resources Committee at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Magod Maker, welcomed the project and pledged parliamentary oversight.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project is important for the health and dignity of our citizens, and the National Legislative Assembly will ensure proper oversight so that South Sudanese fully benefit from it,\u201d Magod said.<\/p>\n
A representative from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, identified as Alex, also stated the ministry\u2019s commitment to supporting the project, emphasizing the role of sanitation in urban development.<\/p>\n
\u201cA city without proper sanitation is a city in chaos in this modern era,\u201d Alex said. \u201cWe are committed to supporting this initiative because sanitation is essential for public health, environmental protection, and urban planning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Representatives from the African Development Bank highlighted the sanitation and environmental challenges facing Juba, including the absence of a water and sanitation policy, limited faecal sludge management capacity, and a lack of coordination among institutions in the sector.<\/p>\n
They noted that South Sudan faces vulnerability to climate change due to execution policies and infrastructure limitations.<\/p>\n
According to the bank, the project aligns with South Sudan\u2019s goal of becoming open-defecation-free by 2030.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe objective of this project is to improve access to urban sanitation services in Juba, establish a sustainable urban sanitation system, and strengthen institutional capacity within the sanitation sector,\u201d an AfDB representative stated.<\/p>\n
The announcement occurred during the launch of Phase One of the Climate Resilient Sanitation and Institutional Support Project in Juba, implemented by the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation with support from the African Development Bank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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