In 2017, Inrigo was awarded a significant contract in Cameroon, a project set to transform the daily lives of thousands of people. The client was the state-owned water agency Camwater (Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation), and the goal was to ensure a safe drinking water supply to the inhabitants of Meyomessala, Melong, Bare, Kekem, and Nkongsamba. The project, financed through a loan from Export Credit Finance Norway (Eksfin), represented a major milestone for Inrigo and their commitment to global health and sustainable development.
Inrigo undertook the responsibility for a turnkey project with a broad scope of work. This included the detailed design, engineering, fabrication, delivery, construction, and commissioning of two complete water treatment plants. The plants were custom-engineered to treat local water sources and ensure they met stringent international standards for drinking water quality. With a combined production capacity of an impressive 18,000 cubic meters of water per day, these plants were designed to address the specific needs and challenges of the affected local communities.
In addition to the technical delivery, Inrigo’s commitment also included training of local personnel. This ensured that Camwater had the expertise to operate and maintain the plants in a sustainable manner for the future. The transfer of knowledge and capacity building were an integral part of Inrigo’s approach to the project.
Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right and a critical element for public health. By delivering these modern water treatment plants, Inrigo not only helped to improve the quality of life for the people of Cameroon but also to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases and promote a healthier future. This project underscores Inrigo’s dedication to delivering sustainable solutions that create real value for communities around the world, while contributing to long-term capacity building.
Facts:
Per the contract, two water treatment plant with production capacity of 18000 m3/day are engineered and constructed during 2017–2019 with the following scope of work:
Surveying & testing
Design & engineering
Construction of:
• Raw water intake & pumping station
• Water treatment plant
• Water storage tanks & pumping stations • 40 km of Distribution Pipeline
• El, automation and SCADA system
Renovation of existing elevated basin
All civil work
