Sierra Leone Begins $61m Water Station Renovations

Sierra Leone authorities have started a $61m project to renovate three water stations and supply pipe-borne water to the cities of Bo, Kenema and Makeni within four years.

The African Development Bank will provide a $42m grant for the project and the OPEC Fund for International Development will provide the remaining $19m.

Communication Minister Ibrahim Ben Kargbo said the government has also secured funds for the provision of water facilities for 24 smaller communities in the north of the country.

Project coordinator Joe Ben Davis said the project will provide better access to a safe and reliable water supply and improve public sanitation services for the three cities, increasing the national coverage water to 75%, reports afp.com.