Zambian
President Edgar Lungu inspected the Kafulafuta dam and water supply project
being built by Sinohydro Bureau 1 Co, a subsidiary of POWERCHINA on Sept 17.
The
Zambian Minister of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection
Jonas Chanda and the Minister of Finance Bwalya Ng'andu also attended the
inspection.
Zambian President
Edgar Lungu inspects Kafulafuta water supply project on Sept 17.
[Photo/POWERCHINA]
President
Lungu focused on inspecting the project's earth-rock dam, overflow dam and
water intake tower.
He also
inquired in detail about the current construction status of the project and
highly praised the construction quality and safety protocols undertaken by the
contractors.
During an
interview, the president said that he was satisfied with the current progress
of the project and had high expectations for its completion.
The Kafulafuta dam
and water supply project in Zambia is on smooth construction. [Photo/POWERCHINA]
Minister
of Finance Bwalya Ng'andu said his government would raise funds to complete the
remaining work and related infrastructure.
Meanwhile,
the Minister of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection
Jonas Chanda, said that after its completion, the average daily water supply
time will be extended from 18 hours to 24 hours, benefiting 1 million people in
Ndola and Luanshya cities in Zambia.
During
the current novel coronavirus epidemic, POWERCHINA is following strict prevention
and containment protocols during on-site construction, effectively enhancing
the existing good image of the company, to improve China-Zambia exchanges.
Source: Power
Construction Corporation of China