PSP in low cost shallow well drilling - The Mpigi experience

摘要

The partnership between the Project, Mpigi District Local Government and DWD has enabled the Pounder Rig to be locally tested and developed into a suitable low cost drilling method for Uganda which has many advantages over hand augering and hand digging. Despite the many threats to uptake of the technology, the rig is on its way to becoming well established in the Ugandan private sector as a result of the broad interest which has been generated by the Project, as well as the business support and technical training which is being provided to prospective local contractors who can serve as role models for other companies entering the market in the future.