Samoa Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Study
The primary objective of this study is to provide the government of Samoa with comprehensible information and justification to make an informed decision on the most appropriate options for delivering sustainable access to safe and affordable drinking water and basic sanitation services in rural areas.
Client:
Samoa Water Authority
Location:
Samoa
Funded by:
European Union, 9th EDF
Project Period:
April – October 2004
Associated Firm(s):
Dorsch Consult Ltd
Project Description:
The primary objective of this study is to provide the government of Samoa with comprehensible information and justification to make an informed decision on the most appropriate options for delivering sustainable access to safe and affordable drinking water and basic sanitation services in rural areas.
The study includes an appraisal of water supply and sanitation in rural areas, an assessment of the problems of beneficiaries, an appraisal of the feasibility and sustainability of alternative options, an environmental Impact Assessment, preliminary designs for proposed technical options and cost estimates in demand zones for rural water supply, terms of reference for a final engineering design in first-phase area, recommendations and indicative investments programme.
Project Services:
Development of a Master plan
Analysis of available document
Investigate the status of the implementation of the Institutional Strengthening Project
Review the socio-economic status of the target population
Problem analysis
Define impacts on policy and regulatory framework
Establish community based Operation and Maintenance services
Ensure active involvement of target groups
Field investigations
Assess district managed water schemes
Assess potential water resources and supply alternatives
Assess environmental aspects
Preparation of inception, interim and final reports
Assess operation and maintenance status of RWSS projects
Discuss appropriate sanitation measures with stakeholders
Define essential studies/survey supplements
Define suitable technical options
Preliminary design and cost estimates
Prepare draft Terms of reference for final design
Assess institutional capacity of Samoa Water Authority and propose changes
Establishment of community based Operations and Maintenance services
Required Operations & Maintenance Training