💧 Malawi Water & Sanitation Project-1 (MWSP-1)
Transforming Water and Sanitation Services for a Healthier, Greener Blantyre
About the Project
The Malawi Water and Sanitation Project-1 (MWSP-1) is a flagship initiative aimed at expanding access to safe, reliable water supply and sanitation services across Blantyre City and surrounding areas. Jointly implemented by Blantyre Water Board (BWB) and Blantyre City Council (BCC), the project is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and the Government of Malawi.
Through this project, 1.4 million residents are expected to benefit from improved water, sanitation, and solid waste management services — creating a healthier and more climate-resilient city.
🎯 Project Objective
To increase access to improved water supply and sanitation services in the Blantyre Metropolitan Area, while enhancing the operational and financial efficiency of the Blantyre Water Board.
⏳ Duration
5 years — from June 6, 2023 to March 2029.
💰 Project Cost
USD 148.5 million — funded by an IDA grant of USD 145 million and a Government of Malawi contribution of USD 3.5 million.
🌍 Key Project Outcomes
1. Water Supply Improvement
- Rehabilitation & upgrade of Mudi intake and treatment plant
- Expansion of water distribution network & smart kiosks
- Leak reduction and replacement of aged pipes
- Solar power installations at pumping stations
2. Priority Sanitation Investments
- Rehabilitation of wastewater treatment plants & methane capture
- New solid waste recycling plant & engineered landfill in Chigumula
- Modern public toilets in schools, markets, and clinics
- Sanitation marketing strategy for metropolitan areas
3. Institutional Capacity Strengthening
- Performance-Based Grant to enhance efficiency
- Capacity building for BCC sanitation management
- Water sector policy development & investment planning
⚙️ Implementation Arrangements
The project is led by the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) with support from Blantyre City Council (BCC) and the Ministry of Water and Sanitation. A dedicated Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at BWB coordinates planning, procurement, finance, monitoring, and safeguards, while Project Support Teams at BCC and MoWS ensure smooth execution.
📞 Contact Us
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Blantyre Water Board Offices, Chileka Airport Road, Blantyre
Tel: +265 01 895 000 | Email: piu@bwb.mw
Website: www.bwb.mw
Facebook: /blantyrewaterboard | X: @BT_WaterBoard | Instagram: @blantyre_water_board_
WhatsApp: 0888 264 186
