Providing safe water and building local capacity for four cities in Cameroon

Inrigo was entrusted with a comprehensive turnkey contract to improve water access and public health in four Cameroonian cities. The scope of the project was extensive—covering detailed engineering, design, manufacturing, delivery, construction, and commissioning of two fully integrated water treatment plants.

These plants were custom-designed to treat local raw water sources and meet international standards for potable water quality. With a combined capacity of 18,000 cubic meters per day, the facilities were tailored to address the unique environmental and infrastructural challenges of the region—bringing safe, reliable drinking water to thousands of residents.

But Inrigo’s commitment extended far beyond technical execution. A core component of the project was the training of local personnel, ensuring Camwater had the operational expertise to manage and maintain the plants independently. By embedding knowledge transfer and capacity building into the project lifecycle, Inrigo fostered long-term sustainability and local ownership.

Access to clean water is fundamental to public health and economic development. This project significantly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases, improved quality of life, and supported the broader goal of building resilient communities.

Inrigo is proud to contribute to this transformation, demonstrating our ability to deliver sustainable, high-impact infrastructure in collaboration with local stakeholders.

Project Highlights

Executed 2017–2019

• Capacity: 18,000 m³/day potable water
• Components Delivered:
• Topographical survey and water quality testing
• Full design and engineering
• Construction of:
• Raw water intake and pumping stations
• Two complete water treatment plants
• Treated water storage tanks
• Booster pumping stations
• Renovation of an existing elevated basin
• 40 km of new distribution pipelines
• Electrical systems, automation, and SCADA integration
• All required civil works
• Local Capacity Building: On-site training and operational handover to Camwater