Japan and South Sudan Collaborate on Water Supply System Improvement in Juba

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A ceremony was held in Juba to mark the completion of a water treatment system built under Japan's Grant Aid, "the Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Juba". The system, which began as a survey in 2007, took 10 years to complete due to conflicts and the spread of coronavirus. The new system will provide clean water to approximately 400,000 residents of Juba, more than 10 times the previous number.

Key Takeaways:

  • The water treatment system was built under Japan's Grant Aid, "the Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Juba", and was completed after 10 years of construction.
  • The system has a capacity of 10,800 cubic meters per day and includes 8 water tanker stations and 120 public taps.
  • The project aims to provide clean water to approximately 400,000 residents of Juba, more than 10 times the previous number.
  • The project also focuses on building trust between citizens and government, strengthening the capacity of government organizations and human resources to provide social services, and promoting peace and stability in South Sudan.
  • In response to the project, President Kiir expressed his gratitude to the government and people of Japan and instructed leaders to manage and maintain the system effectively.

Statistics:

  • The water treatment system has a capacity of 10,800 cubic meters per day.
  • Approximately 400,000 residents of Juba will have access to clean water through this project.
  • The project was completed after 10 years of construction, affected by conflicts and the spread of coronavirus.
  • The number of customers receiving treated water increased through the project.
  • A new technical cooperation "Juba City Clean Water Supply Project" was launched in March 2022 to provide comprehensive support to the operator of the water treatment facilities.

Sources:

  • "environmental rehabilitation project in partnership with Africa" by Ryuichi Suzuki ( project name not mentioned )
  • Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Juba ( Japan's Grant Aid )
  • South Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)