Zambia - Lusaka Sanitation Program  – Climate Resilient Sustainable Infrastructure Project

The Lusaka Sanitation Program (LSP) is part of the National Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP), which GRZ is implementing, with the aim of providing adequate sanitation facilities to all urban citizens of Lusaka Province. The program interventions aim to address a crisis in sanitation that is costing Zambia 1.3% of GDP per year. Lusaka is worst affected by poor sanitation with annual outbreaks of cholera, typhoid and dysentery. The program will implement investments consistent with the Lusaka Sanitation Master Plan (2011-2030) and develop LWSC’s capacity to manage all aspects of sanitation from conventional sewerage, on-site systems and FSM. The LSP will be implemented in two parts, with each part being prepared and implemented concurrently. Part I will focus on the rehabilitation of Manchinchi and Chunga Wastewater Treatment Plants, plus their associated main collectors, pumping stations and sludge treatment and Part II will develop a comprehensive approach to sanitation in Lusaka, including on-site and off-site sanitation, health, hygiene and sanitation promotion and technical assistance. The program cost is estimated at US$ 127.83 (equivalent UA 90.83 million). It is expected to start in 2015 with a duration of five years.