A groundbreaking for the construction of the extension to the Oshakati purification plant and its associated components is officially commissioned by the Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Minister, Inge Zaamwani, in the Oshana region.

The groundbreaking ceremony is not only about building infrastructure but also about investing in dignity, development, and people's right to clean, reliable, and sustainable water.

The Oshakati water treatment plant stands as the heart of the bulk water supply system for the central northern area of Namibia, commissioned in 1996.

The current facility has a normal capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day.

The water demand has now outstripped capacity, particularly during high-demand months.

The extension of the Oshakati purification plant will thus become a beacon of national pride and hope for reliable water for the people.

The project awarded to China Harbour Engineering is valued at N$743.2 million, and its construction duration is estimated at 26 months.

Zaamwani says the government is aware of people who still travel long distances to get water, and it's committed to addressing their plight.