Tanzania: The Stiegler Water Project Gorge nears completion

While Tanzanians eagerly await the implementation of the mega hydropower project of Rufiji in the Stiegler Gorge, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation has announced that he was in the process of finalizing his ambitious project. The 604.9 million euro project, implemented by the Dar es Salaam Water and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA), is 80% complete and is expected to to be completed by August 15, according to DAWASA. The CEO, Dr. Suphian Masasi

The project of several million shillings is part of the preparations on the site, so that the contractor and the team of all the people involved in the throat of Stiegler's $ 2 billion work without obstacles.

The Minister of Water and Irrigation, Professor Makame Mbarawa (pictured), traveled from Dar es Salaam to the Stiegler Gorge site on Friday, to receive a report on the implementation of implementation of the water project, where he paid tribute to the contractor and DAWASA for the rapid implementation of the project.

The project is being undertaken by a Chinese company, China Henan International Cooperation Group Limited, which is an addendum to the ongoing mega-water project in Kisarawe District

According to the Minister, at the completion of the project, there will be two main tanks at Stiegler's Throat that will have the capacity to produce 209,000 liters of water a day.

He added that water needs would increase as and when needed. Professor Mbarawa added that the decision to set up the water was part of the preparatory preparations for the implementation of the project Stiegler & Gorge

"Before the implementation of the ambitious project of the country, we need to make sure that On the site, there is reliable infrastructure, including roads, electricity and safe and clean drinking water, "he said.

According to the CEO of DAWASA, the project of 604.9 million water a pumping station, the construction of 1,463 pipes between 1.5 and 3 inches as well as the refurbishment of two older pumps of 45,000 and 22 500 liters respectively

Prof. Mbarawa, who has less than a month in his new office.visit the Stiegler Gorge after the Minister of Energy and Minerals, Dr. Medard Kalemani.On his visit, Kalemani said the Rufiji hydropower dam, worth $ 2 billion, would be s in place from next July.

This powerhouse is located at Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest sites in the world. 45,000 square kilometers. The dam will be built along the Rufiji River running through the Selous Game Reserve.

The Stiegler & Gorge project, once completed, is expected to add 2,100 MW to the national grid, bringing the total installed capacity to 3,651 MW

This project follows an agreement reached on 31 March 2017 between President Magufuli and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, when he came to Tanzania for a two-day state visit.

The Ethiopian leader promised Dr. Magufuli to help the country in the implementation of the project, relying on the fact that Ethiopia had made a commendable step on the production of electricity from the country.

Three months later, Ethiopian experts went to Tanzania and discussed with Dr. Magufuli. Ethiopia has become Africa's leading country on transformative hydropower projects, having embarked on ambitious projects such as the 6GW Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is nearing completion. Ethiopia has agreed to send a group of expert advisers to help Tanzania put the system in place.