Ogun awards contracts for water projects, distribution network extension
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has awarded contract for the construction of new DI 800mm main conveyance pipeline and 14’500 m3 reservoir at Oke-Temidire, under Lot2, as well as distribution network extension under Lot3, which will be funded by Agencie Franciase de Development.
Abiodun who was represented by the Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Mr Dapo Okubadejo, during the signing of the contract agreement in Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, said that the projects would bring succour to the living condition of over 500, 000 inhabitants of the area.
A statement titled ‘Gov. Abiodun awards contract on water projects’ said this was to ensure availability of potable water supply to Abeokuta and its environs.
The governor said that the state was looking forward to successful execution of the projects and urged the consultants to ensure that the projects were delivered up to standard and completed within the given timeframe.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Water, Adekunle Otun, explained that Lot 2 of the project, which was to be executed by China Geo-Engineering Company, consisted of the new DI 800mm main conveyance pipelines, length of 6.4km from Arakanga to Oke-Temidire and construction of new 14’500 m3 concrete reservoir at Oke-Temidire.
Otun stated further that Lot3 of the project to be handled by Thomas Chase Limited was the Distribution Network Extension, which consisted of supply and laying of distribution network pipes of 83.117km, as well as installation of total number of 4,318 house connections water points, 15 water sale kiosks and five number of fire hydrants.
He explained that under Distribution Water Network, Sector 2, Oke-Temidire sector would cover a new distribution network of about 83.117km, to be equipped with prepaid water meters for 4,318 houses connections, adding that a total of 15 water sale kiosks and provision of fire hydrants for fire protection, would serve areas such as Oke-Temidire, Asero Estate, OGD Estate and Olorunda.
