Itare Dam Water Supply Project

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeDam
AgencyCentral Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency
ProgramItare Dam Water Supply Project
Progress0.00%

Location Information

CountyMombasa
ConstituencyChangamwe
WardChaani
SettingUrban
Coordinates-0.428020, 35.530967

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2015-05-15
Planned End Date1970-01-01
Scope of WorksItare Dam will address water shortages in Nakuru Town, Molo and Rongai areas. The project scope includes 57m high dam, 100,000m3/day WTP, 110 km bulk conveyance pipeline (1200 - 900 mm dia) and storage works. The contractor of the project is CMC di Ravenna of Italy | Population to be served -800,000 people
ImpactsImprove access to water
ChallengesNumerous court cases, contractor abandonment due to financial issues,