We are committed to ensuring sustainable management of Uganda's water and environment resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Our mission is to promote and ensure the rational and sustainable utilization of water and environment resources for socio-economic development.
Our Mission Statement:
To promote efficient and effective utilization of water and environment resources for a healthy, wealthy and climate resilient population
Vision Statement:
Transformed Ugandan Society with environment and natural resources sustainably managed.
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ICRPThe Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP) is a critical initiative by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aimed at transforming Uganda’s agricultural landscape by promoting climate-resilient farming practices through sustainable irrigation. Recognizing the increasing impacts of climate variability on agricultural productivity and food security, ICRP focuses on providing farmers, particularly smallholders, with reliable access to water. This enables them to cope with erratic weather patterns, significantly increase crop yields, intensify production, and diversify into higher-value crops, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient agricultural sector in Uganda.ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR KABUYANDA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN ISINGIRO DISTRICT 30 Sept 2019DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR KABUYANDA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN ISINGIRO DISTRICTThe Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) with support from the World Bank is preparing the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP). The project objectives are to develop irrigation, drainage infrastructure and services, institutional capacity in irrigated agricultural production in the project areas that include Kabuyanda in Isingiro District. The project will contribute to improvement of farm incomes, rural livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, sustainable natural resources management in the proposed areas of Kabuyanda in Isingiro District.The project consists of a dam and an irrigation scheme, the dam will be (earth-fill, 33 metres high with a reservoir storage capacity of 8.8 MCM, draining an area of about 90 km2), and will be located approximately 5 km north-west of Kabuyanda Town within the Rwoho Central Forest Reserve (CFR) under the management of National Forestry Authority (NFA).The project comprises of three components here listed: Component 1 – Irrigation Service Development; Component 2 – Support Services for Agricultural Production and Value-chain Development; Component 3 – Institutional Strengthening and Implementation Support.The Ministry together with the World Bank have revised and updated the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report for the project to ensure its consistency with Ugandan Policies, Regulations and the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards requirements.As a requirement by the World Bank’s Policy on Access to Information to publicly disclose all safeguard documents, this is to disclose the Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Kabuyanda Irrigation Scheme to the general Public and Interested Groups. The ESIA report can be accessed on MWE web page or MWE Head Office on Port Bell Road, Plot21/28 Luzira, P.O BOX 20026,KAMPALA, Tel; 256-4140505942,236359,220734, NEMA HOUSE on Plot 17,19&21 Jinja Road and Isingiro District Local Government Headquarters.Resettlement Policy Framework(RPF) 15 Feb 2019“The Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF)’ has been prepared as an instrument to be used throughout the Irrigation Development and Climate Resilience Project implementation. The RPF will be disclosed to set out the resettlement and compensation policy, organizational arrangements and design criteria to be applied to meet the needs of the people who may be affected by the program. The Resettlement Action Plan (RAPS) for the Irrigation Development and Climate Resilience Project will be prepared in conformity with the provisions of this RPF.Additional Surveys and Assessments for Kabuyanda Irrigation SchemeThe proposed Kabuyanda dam is designed for storage of streamflow, which will limit the water flow and may also possibly alter water quality in the R. Mishumba downstream of the dam. The estimated monthly runoff for R. Mishumba at the proposed dam location indicates a bi-modal variation with two peak flows in April and October of 0.8m³/s and 0.89m³/s, respectively, and a mean annual flow is 0.51m³/s. Based on available data, the river sometimes dries up in the dry months of July and August, and February and September. Downstream of the Kabuyanda dam, the tributaries Rweibare (Kasharira) joins R. Mishumba downstream of the dam, and Rwemango and Kyabaganda join Mishumba about 5 km downstream of the dam. The Rweibare stream contributes about 18% of the 0.61m³/s Average Annual Flow (AAF) of R. Mishumba at the confluence, and the combined flow of Rweibara and Rwemango Rivers is about 56% of the total flow at the confluence.RAP For Kabuyanda Main Pipeline, Isingiro DistrictDuring the ICRP negotiations in February 2020, the GoU through MWE and the World Bank agreed on the opportunity of implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) reflecting the sectioning of large civil works and agreed that the various plans could be implemented in sections, provided that this is adequately reflected in the RAPs approved and agreed with the World Bank and that a RAP completion report will be produced for each such section. With reference to the Kabuyanda irrigationMatanda Dam Sectional RAPThe Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment with support from the World Bank is to construct the Matanda Multipurpose Irrigation Project, located on River Kiruruma in Kanungu District, Southwestern Uganda. Matanda Irrigation Scheme project shall be constituted by three components, i.e., the dam (water reservoir), main pipeline, and the irrigable command area. During the ICRP negotiations in February 2020, the GoU through MWE and the World Bank agreed on the opportunity of implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) reflecting the sectioning of large civil works. It was agreed that the various plans could be implemented in sections, provided that this is adequately reflected in the main RAP report approved and agreed with the World Bank. The RAP completion report will be produced for each section. With reference to the Matanda Irrigation scheme, MWE thus decided to prepare three Sectional RAPs in the following order: (I) Matanda Dam sectional RAP; (II) Matanda Main Pipeline Sectional RAP; and (III) Matanda Irrigation Network (Secondary and Tertiary) Sectional RAP.MWE has prepared the first sectional RAP of Matanda Dam which shall be regarded as the main RAP report. The rest of the RAPs shall be a summary of the main RAP indicating mainly the impacts in terms of people affected and how they have been compensated.Construction of Kabuyanda Irrigation Off-Farm Pipe Network in Isingiro District (April 30, 2025)The Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE), through the Department of Water for Production Regional Centre West, held the 5th site progress meeting for the construction of the Kabuyanda Irrigation Off-Farm Pipe Network in Isingiro District.The meeting was chaired by the Assistant Commissioner of MoWE (PC-ICRP), Eng. Henry Kizito, and attended by ministry officials, district representatives, JBN Consults and Planners, and China Railway 18th Bureau Group Corporation representatives. The discussions focused on the project’s progress, key milestones, and the next steps.Project Details• Contract Number: MWE/WRKS/22-23/00004• Programme: Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (Project ID No. P163836)• Contractor: China Railway 18th Bureau Group Corporation Limited (CR18)• Supervising Engineer: WAPCOS Limited• Employer: Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE)• Funding Institution: World Bank• Contract Sum: UGX 54,143,025,111 (VAT exclusive)• Contract Signing Date: 7th August 2023Commencement Date: 9th April 2024Expected Completion Date: 29th March 2026Contract Duration: 720 daysDefects Liability Period: 365 days after completionProgress Update* Time Progress: 53.61% of the contract period elapsed, with 46.39% remaining.* Financial Progress: 20% of the contract sum has been received, with 80% pending.* Physical Work Progress: 12.55% completed, with 87.45% remaining.* Various activities have been completed, including clearing and grubbing, tree removal, and pipeline excavation.* The contractor has made progress in laying HDPE pipes and plans to continue with dewatering, excavation, and pipe laying in the upcoming monthNext Steps* Machinery mobilization; 1 grader, 1 crane truck and 1 roller are expected to be delivered on site within the next 2 weeks.* Clearing and grubbing; Expect to clear M1, M1-S3-T2, M1-S2 with all its tertiaries and M1-S3 in the coming period. Quantity to be measured on site.* Tree and stump removal; To be measured according to their respective girth.* Laying of HDPE pipelines; To be measured according to their respective girth.* Submission of revised plans and drawings; Revised drawings for the M1-S1 and M1-S4 pipeline networks including the associated tertiaries are expected to be submitted.* Dewatering of sites and work areas; For areas with water logging such as swamp crossings.* Excavation works for pipeline trenches; Excavation works are expected to continue along M2-S2-T1.1, M1-T4.2, M2-S1-T3 and M2-S1-T3.1 and M1-S2 T2.2. Quantity to be measured on site.* Delivery of HDPE and DI pipes; Supplier is expected to make delivery to site according to purchase orders made* Field pressure testing of HDPE pipes along completed sites; Contractor shall continue testing of pipes for the completed sections of M1-S5-T1, M1-T4.1, M2-S1-T2 and M2-S2-T1.2* Construction of campsite facilities; Contractor expects to complete construction of the remaining facilities in May 2025* Delivery of DI Pipes on site; Contractor shall deliver 21km DI pipes by 8th May 2025.The contractor was advised to speed up construction in the given period of time to avoid inconveniences and incurring extra costs. The contractor in turn has pledged to work harder nd improvise way to complete works despite the weather disruptions.The project completion will enhance irrigation and agricultural productivity for the Kabuyanda community and Isingiro District at large. The Ministry will continue supervising and monitoring the project to ensure quality work and timely completion.
Project summary Between 2016 and 2017, Uganda achieved a major climate milestone by reducing over 8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent through targeted efforts to combat deforestation. These results were reported in Uganda’s Biennial Update Report (BUR) and validated through the UNFCCC’s technical assessment and analysis processes. At the 43rd Meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board (27–30 October 2025, Songdo, Republic of Korea), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will present the project “Uganda REDD+ Results-Based Payment for Emission Reductions (2016–2017)”. The proposal seeks a USD 31 million GCF grant to reward Uganda’s verified emission reductions and support continued efforts to halt deforestation and forest degradation. This is the first REDD+ Results-Based Payment project in Africa to be presented to the GCF Board, positioning Uganda as a regional leader in climate mitigation and forest conservation.Forests under pressure Uganda’s forests are facing increasing threats from agricultural and settlement expansion, grazing, and unsustainable wood harvesting for charcoal and timber. These proximate drivers are underpinned by broader socio-economic factors, including, limited economic alternatives, weak governance, insecure land tenure, and rapid population growth.Agricultural conversion for commodities, such as cassava and cattle, is responsible for over 90 percent of forest loss.These pressures are eroding vital ecosystems and accelerating emissions, underscoring the urgent needfor policies and measures that both sustain existing forests and expand forest cover while safeguardingthe rights and livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. This project will build on Uganda’s REDD+Strategy and address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation through: Sustainable land management and agroforestry; Climate-smart agriculture and sustainable woodfuel production; Community-based pole and timber plantations; and Restoration of natural forests.These strategies aim to relieve pressure on natural ecosystems while promoting carbon removal and long-term sustainability. Agroforestry systems will generate benefits from several sources, including crop yields, timber, firewood, carbon, and watershed protection. Woodlots for both timber and firewood will reduce the distances rural women must walk to collect firewood.
SPGS IIIThe Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III (SPGS III) is a critical ongoing initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aimed at significantly expanding and promoting commercial tree planting across Uganda. Building upon the successes of its preceding phases, SPGS III is designed to meet the growing demand for timber and wood products, enhance sustainable forest management, mitigate climate change impacts, and provide long-term economic benefits to private individuals, communities, and large-scale investors involved in commercial forestry. This phase emphasizes sustainable practices, improved forest health, and equitable benefits within the forestry sector.Key Objectives of the Project:SPGS III is structured around several strategic objectives designed to foster a robust and sustainable commercial forestry sector in Uganda:Increased Commercial Sawlog Production: To significantly expand the area under commercial tree plantations by providing grants and technical support to private forest growers. This aims to ensure a sustainable supply of sawlogs and other wood products for both domestic and industrial use.Expected Activities: Providing financial grants for land preparation, seedling procurement, planting, and silvicultural operations; promoting improved tree species and planting techniques.Promotion of Sustainable Forest Management Practices: To encourage the adoption of environmentally sound and socially responsible forestry practices among grant beneficiaries. This includes promoting biodiversity conservation within plantations and ensuring sustainable harvesting methods.Expected Activities: Training and technical assistance on sustainable harvesting, fire management, pest and disease control; promoting agroforestry and restoration of degraded forest lands where appropriate.Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: To contribute to national and global efforts in combating climate change through carbon sequestration in new and existing plantations. The project also enhances the resilience of landscapes against climate-related shocks.Expected Activities: Monitoring carbon sequestration potential of established plantations; promoting climate-resilient tree species and diversified forestry systems.Livelihood Improvement and Economic Empowerment: To create employment opportunities, enhance household incomes, and stimulate rural economic growth through investments in commercial forestry. The project targets various scales of growers, including smallholder farmers and larger commercial entities.Expected Activities: Facilitating market linkages for timber and wood products; providing business development support to forest growers; promoting value addition within the forestry value chain.Strengthened Institutional Capacity and Regulatory Framework: To enhance the capacity of relevant institutions, including the National Forestry Authority and district local governments, in supporting and regulating the commercial forestry sector. This ensures efficient project implementation and sustainable sector growth.Expected Activities: Providing training and resources for forest extension workers; strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems for forest plantations; reviewing and developing supportive forestry policies.Project Scope Description:The Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III involves the provision of financial grants and technical assistance to eligible private landowners, smallholder farmers, communities, and commercial entities for establishing and maintaining commercial tree plantations. The project encompasses a broad geographical scope across various regions of Uganda suitable for commercial forestry. Key activities include:Grant Disbursement: Providing phased financial grants to growers for specified forestry activities, ensuring adherence to environmental and social safeguards.Technical Support: Offering expert advice and training on nursery management, site preparation, planting techniques, species selection, silviculture, pest and disease management, and sustainable harvesting.Monitoring and Evaluation: Regular monitoring of plantation establishment and growth to ensure compliance with scheme guidelines and to track environmental and socio-economic impacts.Research and Development: Supporting adaptive research on tree genetics, silvicultural practices, and wood processing technologies to enhance productivity and value.SPGS III represents a significant commitment by the Government of Uganda to transform the forestry sector into a key driver of economic development and environmental sustainability.
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The Water Supply and Sanitation Project III (WSSP III) is a significant initiative of the Government of Uganda (GoU), primarily through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE). Building on previous phases, this project receives substantial funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and aims to significantly expand access to water supply and sanitation services across targeted areas in Uganda.Core ObjectiveThe core objective of WSSP III is to increase access to sustainable water supply and sanitation services in small towns and rural growth centers, and to enhance the capacity for effective management of water resources. This contributes to improved public health, economic development, and overall well-being of the beneficiary communities.Funding and Implementation:Funding: The project is primarily funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, including significant contributions from the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) Trust Fund.Total Cost: The total project cost is approximately UA 50.13 million (equivalent to roughly US$70-75 million depending on exchange rates at the time of approval).Implementing Agencies: The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is the executing agency, responsible for overall coordination and implementation. The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is typically involved in urban water supply components, while MWE handles rural water supply and sanitation directly or through local governments.Duration: Projects of this nature generally have an implementation period of around 5 years.Project Area and Beneficiaries:WSSP III targets various small towns and rural growth centers (RGCs) across Uganda, aiming to extend water and sanitation services to populations currently underserved. The specific towns and regions vary per phase, but the focus is generally on improving living conditions and economic opportunities in these areas.While a comprehensive list of all specific towns might be extensive, the project typically focuses on a cluster of towns in different regions.The project directly benefits:Residents of targeted small towns and RGCs: Gaining improved access to safe and reliable water and sanitation.Local businesses and institutions: Benefiting from better infrastructure and healthier communities.Women and children: Who often bear the primary burden of water collection and are most vulnerable to water-borne diseases.Key Components and Activities:WSSP III typically comprises several key components aimed at achieving its objectives:Urban and Rural Water Supply Infrastructure Development:Construction and rehabilitation of water supply systems: This includes new boreholes, bulk water treatment plants, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, and extensive distribution networks within the targeted towns and RGCs.Extension of water pipelines: Connecting more households, institutions, and public facilities to the piped water supply.Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion:Construction of public sanitation facilities: Building improved public latrines, especially in markets, schools, and health centers.Promotion of household sanitation: Encouraging and supporting communities in constructing improved household latrines.Hygiene promotion campaigns: Raising awareness about safe hygiene practices, handwashing, and water handling to prevent waterborne diseases.Water Resources Management and Environmental Safeguards:Strengthening water resource monitoring: Improving data collection and analysis on water quality and quantity.Water source protection: Implementing measures to safeguard critical water sources from pollution and degradation.Environmental and social management: Ensuring project activities comply with national and international environmental and social safeguard standards.Institutional Development and Capacity Building:Strengthening service providers: Providing technical assistance and training to local water authorities and private operators for sustainable operation and maintenance of WSS facilities.Community management: Empowering communities to participate in the planning, implementation, and management of water points and sanitation facilities.Sector policy and regulatory support: Supporting MWE in refining policies and regulations for the water and sanitation sector.
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ICRPThe Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP) is a critical initiative by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aimed at transforming Uganda’s agricultural landscape by promoting climate-resilient farming practices through sustainable irrigation. Recognizing the increasing impacts of climate variability on agricultural productivity and food security, ICRP focuses on providing farmers, particularly smallholders, with reliable access to water. This enables them to cope with erratic weather patterns, significantly increase crop yields, intensify production, and diversify into higher-value crops, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient agricultural sector in Uganda.ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR KABUYANDA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN ISINGIRO DISTRICT 30 Sept 2019DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR KABUYANDA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN ISINGIRO DISTRICTThe Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) with support from the World Bank is preparing the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP). The project objectives are to develop irrigation, drainage infrastructure and services, institutional capacity in irrigated agricultural production in the project areas that include Kabuyanda in Isingiro District. The project will contribute to improvement of farm incomes, rural livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, sustainable natural resources management in the proposed areas of Kabuyanda in Isingiro District.The project consists of a dam and an irrigation scheme, the dam will be (earth-fill, 33 metres high with a reservoir storage capacity of 8.8 MCM, draining an area of about 90 km2), and will be located approximately 5 km north-west of Kabuyanda Town within the Rwoho Central Forest Reserve (CFR) under the management of National Forestry Authority (NFA).The project comprises of three components here listed: Component 1 – Irrigation Service Development; Component 2 – Support Services for Agricultural Production and Value-chain Development; Component 3 – Institutional Strengthening and Implementation Support.The Ministry together with the World Bank have revised and updated the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report for the project to ensure its consistency with Ugandan Policies, Regulations and the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards requirements.As a requirement by the World Bank’s Policy on Access to Information to publicly disclose all safeguard documents, this is to disclose the Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Kabuyanda Irrigation Scheme to the general Public and Interested Groups. The ESIA report can be accessed on MWE web page or MWE Head Office on Port Bell Road, Plot21/28 Luzira, P.O BOX 20026,KAMPALA, Tel; 256-4140505942,236359,220734, NEMA HOUSE on Plot 17,19&21 Jinja Road and Isingiro District Local Government Headquarters.Resettlement Policy Framework(RPF) 15 Feb 2019“The Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF)’ has been prepared as an instrument to be used throughout the Irrigation Development and Climate Resilience Project implementation. The RPF will be disclosed to set out the resettlement and compensation policy, organizational arrangements and design criteria to be applied to meet the needs of the people who may be affected by the program. The Resettlement Action Plan (RAPS) for the Irrigation Development and Climate Resilience Project will be prepared in conformity with the provisions of this RPF.Additional Surveys and Assessments for Kabuyanda Irrigation SchemeThe proposed Kabuyanda dam is designed for storage of streamflow, which will limit the water flow and may also possibly alter water quality in the R. Mishumba downstream of the dam. The estimated monthly runoff for R. Mishumba at the proposed dam location indicates a bi-modal variation with two peak flows in April and October of 0.8m³/s and 0.89m³/s, respectively, and a mean annual flow is 0.51m³/s. Based on available data, the river sometimes dries up in the dry months of July and August, and February and September. Downstream of the Kabuyanda dam, the tributaries Rweibare (Kasharira) joins R. Mishumba downstream of the dam, and Rwemango and Kyabaganda join Mishumba about 5 km downstream of the dam. The Rweibare stream contributes about 18% of the 0.61m³/s Average Annual Flow (AAF) of R. Mishumba at the confluence, and the combined flow of Rweibara and Rwemango Rivers is about 56% of the total flow at the confluence.RAP For Kabuyanda Main Pipeline, Isingiro DistrictDuring the ICRP negotiations in February 2020, the GoU through MWE and the World Bank agreed on the opportunity of implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) reflecting the sectioning of large civil works and agreed that the various plans could be implemented in sections, provided that this is adequately reflected in the RAPs approved and agreed with the World Bank and that a RAP completion report will be produced for each such section. With reference to the Kabuyanda irrigationMatanda Dam Sectional RAPThe Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment with support from the World Bank is to construct the Matanda Multipurpose Irrigation Project, located on River Kiruruma in Kanungu District, Southwestern Uganda. Matanda Irrigation Scheme project shall be constituted by three components, i.e., the dam (water reservoir), main pipeline, and the irrigable command area. During the ICRP negotiations in February 2020, the GoU through MWE and the World Bank agreed on the opportunity of implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) reflecting the sectioning of large civil works. It was agreed that the various plans could be implemented in sections, provided that this is adequately reflected in the main RAP report approved and agreed with the World Bank. The RAP completion report will be produced for each section. With reference to the Matanda Irrigation scheme, MWE thus decided to prepare three Sectional RAPs in the following order: (I) Matanda Dam sectional RAP; (II) Matanda Main Pipeline Sectional RAP; and (III) Matanda Irrigation Network (Secondary and Tertiary) Sectional RAP.MWE has prepared the first sectional RAP of Matanda Dam which shall be regarded as the main RAP report. The rest of the RAPs shall be a summary of the main RAP indicating mainly the impacts in terms of people affected and how they have been compensated.Construction of Kabuyanda Irrigation Off-Farm Pipe Network in Isingiro District (April 30, 2025)The Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE), through the Department of Water for Production Regional Centre West, held the 5th site progress meeting for the construction of the Kabuyanda Irrigation Off-Farm Pipe Network in Isingiro District.The meeting was chaired by the Assistant Commissioner of MoWE (PC-ICRP), Eng. Henry Kizito, and attended by ministry officials, district representatives, JBN Consults and Planners, and China Railway 18th Bureau Group Corporation representatives. The discussions focused on the project’s progress, key milestones, and the next steps.Project Details• Contract Number: MWE/WRKS/22-23/00004• Programme: Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (Project ID No. P163836)• Contractor: China Railway 18th Bureau Group Corporation Limited (CR18)• Supervising Engineer: WAPCOS Limited• Employer: Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE)• Funding Institution: World Bank• Contract Sum: UGX 54,143,025,111 (VAT exclusive)• Contract Signing Date: 7th August 2023Commencement Date: 9th April 2024Expected Completion Date: 29th March 2026Contract Duration: 720 daysDefects Liability Period: 365 days after completionProgress Update* Time Progress: 53.61% of the contract period elapsed, with 46.39% remaining.* Financial Progress: 20% of the contract sum has been received, with 80% pending.* Physical Work Progress: 12.55% completed, with 87.45% remaining.* Various activities have been completed, including clearing and grubbing, tree removal, and pipeline excavation.* The contractor has made progress in laying HDPE pipes and plans to continue with dewatering, excavation, and pipe laying in the upcoming monthNext Steps* Machinery mobilization; 1 grader, 1 crane truck and 1 roller are expected to be delivered on site within the next 2 weeks.* Clearing and grubbing; Expect to clear M1, M1-S3-T2, M1-S2 with all its tertiaries and M1-S3 in the coming period. Quantity to be measured on site.* Tree and stump removal; To be measured according to their respective girth.* Laying of HDPE pipelines; To be measured according to their respective girth.* Submission of revised plans and drawings; Revised drawings for the M1-S1 and M1-S4 pipeline networks including the associated tertiaries are expected to be submitted.* Dewatering of sites and work areas; For areas with water logging such as swamp crossings.* Excavation works for pipeline trenches; Excavation works are expected to continue along M2-S2-T1.1, M1-T4.2, M2-S1-T3 and M2-S1-T3.1 and M1-S2 T2.2. Quantity to be measured on site.* Delivery of HDPE and DI pipes; Supplier is expected to make delivery to site according to purchase orders made* Field pressure testing of HDPE pipes along completed sites; Contractor shall continue testing of pipes for the completed sections of M1-S5-T1, M1-T4.1, M2-S1-T2 and M2-S2-T1.2* Construction of campsite facilities; Contractor expects to complete construction of the remaining facilities in May 2025* Delivery of DI Pipes on site; Contractor shall deliver 21km DI pipes by 8th May 2025.The contractor was advised to speed up construction in the given period of time to avoid inconveniences and incurring extra costs. The contractor in turn has pledged to work harder nd improvise way to complete works despite the weather disruptions.The project completion will enhance irrigation and agricultural productivity for the Kabuyanda community and Isingiro District at large. The Ministry will continue supervising and monitoring the project to ensure quality work and timely completion.
Project summary Between 2016 and 2017, Uganda achieved a major climate milestone...
SPGS IIIThe Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III (SPGS III) is a critical on...
The Water Supply and Sanitation Project III (WSSP III) is a significant initiati...
The Ministry of Water and Environment is committed to avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating adverse environmental and social impacts associated with its projects, as well as adopting a gender-sensitive and gender-equitable approach for all its projects.
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