Swakomund

Management and operation of the wastewater treatment plant in the city of Swakopmund. Technological optimization of the existing wastewater treatment plant. Development of solutions to avoid malodour smell. Support to Swakopmund in rehabilitation of the plant.

Project Overview

Project type	Management contract for 5 years.
Investment	€ 1 Mio.
Financing	City of Swakopmund
BWI Investment	€ 51.000
Project Company	Swakopmund Sewage Operating Company Co. Ltd.
Partners	BWI 100 %
Status	Operation since July 1998; rehabilitation of the plant was completed in June 2002, hand-over to client July 2004.

The services included:

• Optimisation of the existing wastewater treatment plant (which had been in use since 1957)
• Modernisation of wastewater inlet
• Construction of preliminary treatment and balancing tanks
• Maintenance of sewerage network and wastewater ponds
• Modernisation of control + automation and SCADA for pumping stations and WWTP
• Consulting services in the procurement of technical equipment, e.g. pumps
• Regular inspections as well as laboratory tests
• Prevention of system interruptions or interferences
• Assistance in accounting and budgeting
• Advanced training of employees
• Introduction and implementation of Health and Safety standards