Progress on the Mbizana Water Supply Scheme

Gilgal Consulting Engineers have successfully advanced the Mbizana Water Supply Scheme using Civil Designer software. The team completed the detailed design of the 11km bulk pipeline and associated infrastructure, including command and service reservoirs and a comprehensive 215km reticulation network.

Contracts 1 and 2 for Ward 21 are now 60% complete and will provide Pangweni, Dangeni, Mbanqwana, and surrounding villages with new concrete reservoirs tailored to meet local demand.

“Civil Designer has enabled us to handle the detailed designs for the concrete reservoirs, bulk pipeline and related infrastructure very efficiently. We have much appreciated the software and support services.”

— Mabhele P. Mrwetyana (Pr Tech Eng), Director, Gilgal Global Africa

Project Progress and Achievements

Detailed Design Completion:

• 11km bulk pipeline and associated infrastructure

• Command and service reservoirs

• 215km of reticulation network

Construction Progress (Ward 21):

• Contracts 1 & 2 are now 60% complete

• Installation of new concrete reservoirs customized to meet demand in Pangweni, Dangeni, Mbanqwana, and neighboring villages

Client Testimonial:

Scope Breakdown: Ward 21

Contract 1: Bulk Water & Reservoirs:

• 1ML reservoir for Pangweni and surrounding areas

• 500kL reservoir for Dangeni

• 200kL reservoir for Mbanqwana

• Contract 2: Reticulation:

• 86km of pipelines (ranging from 50mm to 400mm diameters)

• 346 standpipes for public water access

Scope of Works: Wards 23 & 24

• River Abstraction:

• Abstraction works and pipeline infrastructure

• Pump station, bulk electrical supply, and site fencing

• Pretreatment Facilities:

• Sedimentation silt trap

• Holding dam with two weeks of storage capacity

• Water Treatment:

• 6ML/day package treatment plant

• Bulk electrical supply and fencing

• Bulk Rising Main:

• 11km of bulk pipeline

• Break pressure tanks and booster pump station

• 200kL balancing reservoir

• Bulk electrical supply

• Reticulation Network:

• Command reservoir (9.1ML capacity)

• Two 1.2ML service reservoirs

• 215km network including 1,132 standpipes throughout the serviced area

These milestones highlight Gilgal’s deep commitment to sustainable water service delivery in the Alfred Nzo District. The scheme will enable a reliable supply of clean water, empowering communities in Pangweni, Dangeni, Mbanqwana, and many surrounding villages. Congratulations to the Gilgal team for their critical role in this transformative project!