MWSP 1 – Malawi Water and Sanitation Project

Building Local Capacity for Water & Sanitation Development

MWSP-1 engages and trains local communities to enhance their participation in the construction, management, and sustainability of water and sanitation facilities across Malawi.

Contractors Pre Bid Meetings Help Ensure Quality & Transparency.

We conduct contractors Pre Bid and site meetings for works that are coming. This process is important as it helps contractors have adequate information as they prepare to bid for the works under this project.

Collaborating for Sustainable Water & Sanitation Solutions

MWSP-1 brings together stakeholders, partners, and experts to share knowledge and strengthen strategies for improving water supply and sanitation infrastructure across Malawi.

Progress Counter

Smart Kiosks Under Construction

New Water Connections Made

Faulty and Aged Meters Replaced

Our Mission

To provide safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation services to all residents in the Blantyre Metropolitan area through innovation, accountability, and strong partnerships.

Our Vision

To be a model of excellence in the delivery of inclusive, climate-resilient and sustainable urban water and sanitation services across Malawi and beyond.

Mandate and Values

Our mandate is to transform lives through access to clean water, proper sanitation and dignified waste management. We are guided by transparency, sustainability, equity, and service excellence.

Project Objective

The main objective of MWSP-1 is to increase access to improved water supply and sanitation services in Blantyre Metropolitan Area and to enhance the operational and financial efficiency of the Blantyre Water Board.

Project Duration

The MWSP-1 is a 5-year project which started on 6 June 2023 and shall end in March 2029.

Project Cost and Financing

The project cost is USD 148.5 million. USD145.0 million is coming from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank while USD3.5 million is the contribution of the Government of Malawi.

Key Investments

Rehabilitating and upgrading Mudi intake and water treatment plant to strengthen the resilience of water supply.
Upgrading priority water supply transmission network from Chileka to Blantyre, construction of associated reservoirs, and installation of solar power plants in Blantyre pumping stations.
Upgrading distribution network including replacement of aged pipes to recover water leaks.
Expanding distribution network and construction of smart water kiosks in selected zones.

Priority Sanitation Investments

Rehabilitating and upgrading sewerage network and connections.
Rehabilitating and upgrading existing priority Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs).
Constructing a new solid waste Recycling Plant and Engineered Landfill (RPEL) in Chigumula.
Constructing and upgrading public sanitation facilities in selected schools and health centers.