Gov. Nyoro meets DANIDA representatives to pave way for Ksh. 16 billion water & Sewerage works in Thika & Githunguri.

Kiambu Governor Dr. James Nyoro on Wednesday morning held talks with Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance (DSIF) and the Athi Water Works Development Agency with representatives from the Thika and Githunguri water and Sanitation companies in a bit to discuss the way forward on the implementation of Thika and Githunguri Water and Sanitation Improvement project with an estimated cost of Ksh16 Billion.

The project will involve, among other things, the construction of a 10m high dam on the Chania River and another 10m high dam at the Thika 3A location.

There is also provision for disposal of sewage by use of sludge suction truck in areas not served by the new network, construction of ablution blocks in Kiandutu as well as the rehabilitation of the existing abandoned hydropower plant next to Chania River.

In Githunguri, they will replace the four boreholes with new ones and a put up new storage tank at Thakwa borehole.

The projects will be implemented through the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA)