Niger’s third water treatment plant boosts Niamey’s supply
A high-level delegation from Niger’s Integrated Water Security Platform (PISEN), the World Bank, and the Niger Water Heritage Society (SPEN) inspected key construction sites of Niamey’s third water treatment and production plant on June 2, 2026. The visit covered critical project areas including the water intake site, the treatment facility under construction, and the future reservoir locations.
This initiative is part of the 2017 Urban and Semi-Urban Hydraulic Master Plan, designed to expand access to clean drinking water in Niamey’s urban and peripheral zones. The project, managed by PISEN with support from the World Bank, is being executed by SPEN as the lead contractor. It is structured in three phases, with an ultimate capacity of 250,000 cubic meters per day—initially delivering 100,000 cubic meters daily, followed by two additional phases of 75,000 cubic meters each.
The raw water intake system will channel resources to a newly built processing plant on the Yawari plateau, where two 2,500 cubic meter reservoirs are being erected. These will supply water to underserved neighborhoods. According to site engineers, the initial phase is on track, with water from the intake facility being routed to the plateau for treatment.
PISEN’s National Coordinator, Mr. Zibo Zakara, confirmed that the first 100,000 cubic meter phase will secure Niamey’s water supply until at least 2035. The project encompasses ten distinct work packages, with future expansions already planned for the river treatment facility. He noted a recent surge in progress after early delays, highlighting active excavation at lots six and seven and the deployment of heavy machinery and local labor.
World Bank Project Manager Mr. Mohamed Nanzoul praised the project’s momentum, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to supporting Niger’s government in improving public welfare through sustainable water infrastructure.
Mr. Haladou Laouali Amani, lead construction engineer for the third plant, detailed the project’s current status: site mobilization, equipment installation, and preliminary studies—including topographic and geotechnical surveys—are complete. Once operational, the facility will introduce approximately 45,000 new social water connections, representing a transformative leap in Niamey’s potable water access.
