About 800 residents of Miale in Mkuranga District are set to benefit from improved access to clean water following the completion of a Sh25 million water project implemented by the Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Dawasa).
The project, which has been completed 100 percent, is expected to ease water access challenges in the area and create opportunities for residents to expand income-generating activities that depend on reliable water supply.
Project supervisor engineer Suma Kajula said the project involved excavation and installation of 1.8 kilometres of pipelines of different sizes at a cost of Sh25 million.
“The project aims to extend water services to a wider area of Miale. It has now been completed, and residents have started benefiting. We urge more people to apply for water connections so that the investment can benefit the entire community,” he said.
The completion marks a step towards improving access to water for residents who previously lacked the service, while reducing some of the challenges associated with obtaining water for household and economic activities.
Miale Street Chairperson Said Salum said improved water access would also create economic opportunities, particularly for businesses and other activities that depend on a reliable supply.
“Reliable water services will help residents use their time and resources more efficiently in productive activities and businesses, a development that will stimulate economic growth among people in Miale,” he said.
Access to reliable water is important for households and small businesses, as shortages can increase the time and costs involved in obtaining the resource, leaving less time and money for other productive activities.
For residents of Miale, the project's impact will depend on how widely households take up connections and whether the service remains reliable as demand grows.
The completion of the pipeline network provides an opportunity to expand access, but sustained benefits will require residents to connect to the system and the authority to maintain the infrastructure and ensure consistent water supply.
Beyond improving household access, the project could support small-scale economic activities that require water, potentially helping residents improve productivity and diversify their sources of income.