From 9th to 10th of April 2022, the IFF-OBA team carried out a project proposal field assessment at the Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Shinyanga WSSA). The utility submitted a project proposal to the IFF Secretariat that included the procurement of cesspit exhauster truck and extension of waste stabilization ponds
The IFF team visited the existing sludge disposal station, the waste water stabilization ponds, different septic tanks and soak away pits for domestic and institutional customers. In addition, the team conducted interviews with three private operators for sludge emptying services. Meetings were also held with Village Government leaders to assess the prevailing situation and the resident’s willingness to pay for the proposed services in Lugaba and Kizumbi wards.