Maun Water Project Nears Completion as Authorities Push for Long Term Supply Stability

Maun Water Project Nears Completion as Authorities Push for Long Term Supply Stability. The Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has announced significant progress on the Maun Water Supply and Sanitation Scheme Phase II, a major project expected to ease the village’s long standing water shortage. The update was shared by WUC Maun General Manager Paul Mafavuneh during a stakeholder engagement session on current water and sanitation developments in the area.

Mafavuneh explained that Maun’s daily water demand has risen sharply due to population growth, with the village expanding from 60 000 to 85 000 residents. While the area currently requires an estimated 15.6 million litres of water per day, WUC is only able to supply 3.8 million litres, creating a persistent deficit that has affected households, businesses and essential services.

To manage the shortfall, WUC has implemented controlled water utilisation measures, including rationing and targeted boosting. Mafavuneh emphasised that completing key infrastructure projects is now urgent in order to increase supply capacity. These include the Nxaraga Water Treatment Plant, Shashe booster station, and the Matshwane wastewater treatment plant, among other interconnected installations.

Government has already invested heavily in the ongoing upgrades, viewing them as a long term solution that will support both residential needs and economic activity in Maun. For Botswana entrepreneurs, particularly those in tourism, hospitality, construction and manufacturing, improved water reliability is expected to reduce operational disruptions and strengthen business continuity.

Residents have also been encouraged to register for free sewage connections to support sanitation improvements and to avoid the vandalism of water infrastructure, which continues to strain available resources.District Commissioner Thabang Waloka commended the government’s commitment to resolving water challenges in Maun, noting that the infrastructure investments offer renewed hope for stable supply and improved sanitation services in the village and surrounding communities.

The entire project is scheduled for completion by March next year, marking a critical step toward long term water security in one of Botswana’s fastest growing centres.