European Union and Partners Launch Butimba Water Treatment Plant in Tanzania

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The European Union, in partnership with the Tanzanian government, France, and the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), has launched the Butimba Water Treatment Plant as part of the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Project (LVWATSAN). This EUR150 million project aims to extend and upgrade water supply and sanitation systems in Mwanza and surrounding towns, benefiting approximately 450,000 people with access to 44,000 cubic meters of treated water per day. The project has also enhanced sanitation services for over 150,000 people, with innovative simplified sewerage systems tailored to Mwanza's challenging terrain.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Butimba Water Treatment Plant is a EUR150 million project jointly implemented by the European Union, France, and the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) with the Tanzanian government.
  • The project aims to improve water and sanitation access for approximately 450,000 people in Mwanza and surrounding areas, providing 44,000 cubic meters of treated water per day.
  • France provided a EUR75 million loan, while the EIB Global contributed a EUR45 million loan and EUR4 million for technical assistance.
  • The European Union provided a EUR9.9 million grant to support long-term investment planning and strengthen local water and sanitation utilities.
  • The Tanzanian government contributed EUR16 million toward the project's implementation.
  • The project has enhanced sanitation services for over 150,000 people through innovative simplified sewerage systems.
  • French companies SOGEA SATOM and VINCI, and French and European money, contributed to the project, totaling 400 bn TZS (approximately EUR165 million).
  • The project marks a major milestone in the LVWATSAN program, demonstrating the commitment of international partners to improving water and sanitation services in Tanzania.
  • The project's completion has showcased the effectiveness of the EU-European Investment Bank (EIB) partnership in supporting tangible development outcomes.

Statistics:

  • EUR150 million: Total project investment
  • EUR75 million: French Development Agency (AFD) loan
  • EUR45 million: European Investment Bank (EIB Global) loan
  • EUR4 million: EIB Global technical assistance
  • EUR9.9 million: EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund grant
  • EUR16 million: Tanzanian government contribution
  • 400 bn TZS: Total French and European contributions in Tanzanian shillings
  • Approximately 450,000: Number of people benefiting from improved water access
  • 44,000 cubic meters: Daily treated water capacity
  • 150,000: Number of people with enhanced sanitation services
  • 20 years: Duration of EU and French collaboration on water and sanitation projects in Tanzania
  • 50 years: Duration of EU-Tanzania partnership

Sources:

  • European Union External Action Service news release
  • French Development Agency (AFD) contribution
  • European Investment Bank (EIB Global) involvement
  • EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund grant
  • Tanzanian government contribution
  • French Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E. Anne Sophie
  • AFD Country Director for Tanzania, Celine Robert
  • EIB Regional Hub for East Africa Head, Edward Claessen
  • EU Ambassador to Tanzania and the East African Community, H.E. Christine Grau