Soroti, Uganda — Major improvement works at the Awoja Water Treatment Plant are nearing completion, with key infrastructure now operational and the plant positioned to increase water production from 7 million to 10 million litres per day.
The project, implemented by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), aims to improve the reliability, adequacy and coverage of water supply across Soroti City and surrounding districts including Soroti, Kalaki, Kaberamaido and Amuria. Greater Gweri and other underserved communities are also set to benefit from expanded distribution networks.
According to the latest progress update, substantial milestones have already been achieved. A second raw water pipeline measuring 700 metres of 14-inch pipe has been fully laid, with 65 out of 74 supporting pedestals cast. This is expected to strengthen the volume of raw water delivered to the plant.
On the treatment side, three major new units are complete and fully operational: a 454.5 cubic metre clarifier, an 18 square metre rapid filter, and a 34.65 cubic metre flocculator. These have been successfully interconnected with the existing treatment network, marking a significant step toward the higher production target.
At the raw water intake and pumping facilities, a new DN300 suction line has been installed, and all three high-lift pumps are in place. The installation of three new low-lift submersible pumps is expected to be completed by the end of October 2026.
The 13.5-kilometre DN300 transmission main is fully laid, and the anchoring of both the DN300 transmission main and DN350 distribution line at Opiyai Rock has been completed, securing the pipelines along the rocky section.
Distribution network expansion is also advancing to bring water closer to consumers. Completed or ongoing works include:
- 5.3 km of 3-inch pipeline in Aukot Sub-county
- 3 km of pipeline at Asukut Trading Centre, Awalwal Sub-county
- 19 km of 6-inch main pipeline in Awalwal and surrounding areas
- 5 km of 4-inch pipeline in Takaramiam
- 4 km of 3-inch pipeline in Omugenya
- 6 km of 2-inch pipeline serving Takaramiam and Damasco
- 2.5 km of 1-inch pipeline in Damasco
Remaining distribution works are targeted for completion by the end of the 2026/2027 financial year.
Once fully commissioned, the combined interventions are expected to raise daily production by 3 million litres, strengthen supply reliability across the service area, reduce the distances communities travel to collect water, and support public health and socioeconomic development.
The additional treatment capacity, upgraded pumping systems, strengthened transmission infrastructure and extended distribution network are designed to meet current demand while creating room for future growth in Soroti City and the wider region.
