August 5th, 2026-Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) has today commissioned the Mansa Garden Estates Water Reticulation Project in Chabalamuwe and officially handed over the completed infrastructure to the Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS).
Speaking during the official handover ceremony, Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Prudence Chinama Kangwa, who was represented by Deputy Permanent Secretary Evans Sikabbuba, said government recognizes that reliable water infrastructure is critical to improving the welfare of the people and supporting broader social and economic development.
She said investing in sustainable and resilient water systems not only addresses the immediate needs of communities but also protects the interests of future generations.
Mrs. Kangwa further reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving access to clean water, adequate housing and other essential public services. She further noted that the project is timely and aligns with government’s vision of developing well-planned communities that can effectively respond to population growth, urbanisation and the effects of climate change.
Speaking at the same event, Mansa Municipal Council Town Clerk, Dr. Josephine Mwanza, who represented the Board Chairperson of Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited, Mr. Moses Sitanda, said the project, valued at approximately Six Million Kwacha will provide clean, safe and piped water to more than 3,000 residents across over 400 households in Mansa Garden Estates.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Chief Chimese urged all current and prospective residents of Mansa Garden Estates to protect the water infrastructure from vandalism in order to ensure its sustainability and continued service to the community.
The handover ceremony concluded with a symbolic tree-planting exercise, underscoring the stakeholders’ commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
