Uganda's NWSC Constructs Reservoir to Expand Kampala Water Distribution

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is currently building a storage facility on Kanyanya Hill in Uganda. According to Nile Post, the new tank has a capacity of 10 million litres and aims to enhance water delivery within the Kampala Metropolitan Service Area. The infrastructure will allow the utility to move larger volumes of treated water from the Katosi Water Treatment Plant to various neighborhoods.

Silver Mugisha, the corporation's managing director, explained that this construction supports the government's goal of upgrading water systems in the fast-growing capital region. Nile Post reported that Mugisha stated the facility would help evacuate more water from the Katosi plant, thereby increasing supply to specific communities. He noted that the project reflects a commitment to expanding infrastructure as demand for clean water rises in urban and peri-urban zones.

The initiative targets seven distinct service zones: Wakiso, Kakiri, Gayaza, Nansana, Kanyanya, Luteete, and Matugga. In Wakiso, the improvements will reach areas such as Bugembegembe, Kayunga, and Wakiso Town. The Kakiri zone includes locations like Kikumbampa, Sebi, and Kakiri Town. Additionally, the Gayaza area will see benefits in places including Kasangati Town Council, Bulumu, and Kiwamulimu.

Further coverage extends to the Nansana zone, which encompasses Wamala, Katooke, and Gganda Nasere. Residents in Kanyanya and nearby areas like Kyanja, Tula Road, and Kakungulu will also receive better service. The Luteete zone covers sites such as Namere Road, Katalemwa Estate, and Kitala. In the Matugga zone, the project will assist communities including Kiryagonja, Lwadda, and Matugga, as well as Valley View and Green Estates.

Construction is underway, though NWSC has not yet announced a specific completion date for the reservoir. This development is part of a wider strategy to reinforce water production, storage, and distribution networks. The goal is to meet the increasing need for clean water across Kampala and its surrounding urban and peri-urban communities.