Sierra Leone - Freetown Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan and Investment Studies

The present project will allow Government of Sierra Leone to attract funds for sustainable infrastructure investments. The project is consistent with related national strategies in Sierra Leone. It will allow Guma Valley Water Corporation (GWVC), and as well as development partners, to prioritize investments in water supply and sanitation and related Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) aspects to maximise effect and efficiency. The project’s immediate outcomes will contribute to improved livelihood and sustainable human development through reduced water borne disease incidence and infant mortality. It will provide three main outputs: (i) An established IUWM co-ordination mechanism is operational, (ii) Freetown Integrated Water Supply Master plan is enacted, and (iii) Prioritised and medium term investment projects are prepared. The total duration is 30 months with a cost amounts to Euro 2,972,570.