By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) is set to commence construction of water supply systems in Mambolo, Rokupr and Kamakwei, North-west.
The project was part of several others presented by the Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura while delivering the 2024 Financial Year budget speech in Parliament 10th November, 2023.
According to the Minister, the project will also see the completion of the construction of water supply facilities in 6 district headquarters towns. He said SALWACO will complete the implementation of the Blama Bandawor and Six Villages Water Supply Project.
He further said that Government will continue to support the ongoing implementation of the Lungi and Bonthe Municipality Water Supply System Projects. He added that very soon, government will commence the installation of solar-powered mini grids for Bo, Kabala, Kenema and Makeni water supply systems; and undertake the drilling of 100 solar-powered bore holes in urban and rural communities with support from the Saudi Fund for Development.
Bangura noted that some of the Policy Priorities of the 2024 Budget is to continue to invest in infrastructure and technology to improve the competitiveness of the economy and create employment opportunities. He said the budget will also support and promote private sector development for sustainable economic growth and job creation.
He said Government will continue to support the implementation of appropriate climate adaptation and mitigation measures to minimize the impact of climate change on livelihoods. He went on to say that they will support the revamping of public administration to improve the efficiency of public service delivery.
Budget presentations in Parliament by Ministers of Finance provides a platform for Members of Parliament to critically look at how resources will be mobilized and allocated to ensure that government is able to fully implement its aims and aspirations for the year.
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