Residents of Chunya District in Mbeya Region are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the implementation of the Miji 28 Water Project, which is expected to provide a lasting solution to years of water shortages in the area.
Lupa Member of Parliament Masache Kasaka said the project, valued at US$16 million, will significantly increase water production capacity and expand services to thousands of residents across the district.
He said the project will raise water production from the current 1.5 million litres per day to more than 4.4 million litres per day, easing pressure on existing water sources and improving reliability of supply.
Speaking to journalists, Kasaka said the government has already allocated funds to begin implementation of the project, with water expected to be sourced from the Gwazira River.
“The Miji 28 Project will address the water challenges facing Chunya District and support the government’s goal of ensuring citizens have reliable access to clean water,” Kasaka said.
He added that access to water services in Lupa Constituency has continued to improve since he was elected, rising from 26 per cent to 52 per cent, particularly in urban areas.
Kasaka said the next phase will focus on extending water services to rural communities and eventually reaching villages and hamlets that are still facing shortages.
The legislator said expanding water infrastructure remains a key priority because reliable access to clean water contributes to better health, improved living standards and increased productivity among communities.
Meanwhile, Simbilimwaya Hamlet Chairperson Morris Mathias commended the MP for following up on development projects and urged continued cooperation with the government to ensure the Miji 28 Water Project is completed on schedule.
Mathias said timely completion of the project would help remove the burden of water shortages among residents and improve the wellbeing of communities across Chunya.
The project forms part of government efforts to expand water infrastructure and increase access to safe water services in urban and rural areas.
