The Nouakchott North water pumping and distribution hub is designed to secure the distribution of the water produced at Idini and by the Aftout Es-Saheli system. 25% of the works have been completed.
Two work packages
Part A, carried out by Power Factor:
- a 1,000 mm steel transmission main over 10 km;
- an 800 mm distribution main over 2.1 km;
- a second 500 mm distribution main over 7 km.
Part B, carried out by Sinohydro:
- two reservoirs of 5,000 m³ each;
- a booster pumping station of 1,800 m³ per hour;
- a 1,200 m³ water tower, 35 m high.
Cost and schedule
The project is financed by the Mauritanian State at a total cost of MRU 800,000,000, with an 18-month schedule.
