Construction of a 1,000-meter pipeline

Antananarivo is set to undergo significant infrastructure improvements with the construction of a 1,000-meter pipeline aimed at boosting water access across the city.

As part of efforts to improve the water supply, Antananarivo will see the construction of a 1-kilometer pipeline connecting the water production facility at Mandroseza to the Ambohidempona reservoir, which has been out of service. Previously, numerous connections between these points hindered the flow of water to the reservoir.

Minister Lalaina Andrianamelasoa, responsible for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, announced that the new pipeline will directly supply water from Mandroseza to the Ambohidempona reservoir. He assured that the results of this initial phase will be visible by the end of the year, with the infrastructure expected to alleviate water shortages in the Fort Duchesne, Ampandrianomby, and Anjanahary neighborhoods.

In addition to the pipeline project, the ministry plans to increase the number of local boreholes, particularly in areas where water access remains difficult. These water points will be strategically located near storage tanks, eliminating the reliance on water trucks for refilling.

The Madagascar Drinking Water Access Improvement Project (Paaep Madagascar) also intends to replace 78 kilometers of aging water pipes in Antananarivo. However, Minister Andrianamelasoa cautioned that this project will face challenges, as the pipes must be installed through residential areas and private properties, which will require careful negotiation.