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Will Hargeisa's new water pumping station improve water supply?

“While more water has already been pumped to Hargeisa over the past three months from the new pumping station, residents should expect a tangible improvement in water supply over the coming two years”, says Ishaku Maitumbi, Head of Programmes, UN-Habitat Somalia.

Does Hargeisa have a water system?

The population of Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa, has grown rapidly in recent decades, but the existing water infrastructure has failed to keep up and meet the growing needs. When the water systems were built in the 1970s, they were meant to provide water for approximately 300,000 people.

What is the new Hargeisa water pipeline?

The new pipeline connects the Ged Deeble and Hora Haadley wellfields to the main Hargeisa water reservoirs and has a much larger supply capacity than the old system. 5 seasonal river crossings and other vulnerable sections along both the new and existing water pipelines were also undertaken in close collaboration with Hargeisa Water Agency.

How long did the Hargeisa water project take?

This project was implemented by UN-Habitat, together with the Hargeisa Water Agency and the Somaliland Ministry of Water Resource Development. The installation of equipment and other work, carried out by local and international contractors, has taken seven years to complete.

What is old Hargeisa water reservoir?

Old Hargeisa water reservoir (also known as “Chinese Reservoir”). This is the end point of the new main pipeline that supplies water from the Ged Deeble and Hora Haadley wellfields.

How many kilometres a pipeline has been installed in Hargeisa?

A 23 kilometre pipeline was also installed from the well field area to water reservoirs in Hargeisa town,” says Samatar Abdirahman an engineer at Hargeisa Water Agency which is managing water supply in Hargeisa City.