Mozambique is preparing to inaugurate, by December this year, its first water infrastructure dedicated to the treatment of faecal sludge. The project, funded by the World Bank, represents an investment of more than nine million US dollars.
The plant is being built in the city of Tete and has been designed to benefit about 250,000 residents, delivering a significant leap forward in urban sanitation management. The works are at an advanced stage, and the expectation is that, by the end of the year, all equipment will be duly installed.
During a visit on Tuesday, the Minister of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources, Fernando Rafael, guaranteed that the infrastructure will come into operation right at the start of 2026. «It is assured that by December, with equipment, we will have it fully installed, so that in January the effective use of this infrastructure can actually be guaranteed», said the minister.
The visit was also attended by Orlando Canenecas, a local official, who stressed the importance of the initiative for improving public health and preserving the environment in the region. The completion of this undertaking marks a strategic step towards strengthening the basic sanitation system in Mozambique, with potential for replication in other regions of the country.
