The Water Project is an undertaking that requires substantial start-up capital. The land has been secured to build the town drinking water well and water tower. Additionally, we will build the well powered by the solar panels. The cost to drill an 180 meter-deep well, 50K-liter capacity water tower and water distribution system is estimated at approximately $55K. With $55K, we can provide a platform for safe drinking water, agriculture/farming, small businesses, and a community with a population of thousands.
Water Project Phases:
The water/well project can be accomplished in three phases, drilling phase, building water tower support phase, and Installation of water distribution phase.
- Drilling phase: This consists of drilling over 180 m deep to reach the waterbed and pumping water out to the surface. The pump will be powered by 20 KW solar panels that will be installed on the roof of a building structure that will house the well. The length of the project is about 2 weeks from start to finish. The cost for drilling is approximately $30K for labor and supplies.
- Building water tower support structure: Due to the nature of the soil, a solid foundation and reinforced concrete with metal structure will be needed to support a 50,000 liter water tank. The support structure needs to be elevated at least 10 feet above ground to build pressure and allow the water to flow easily where it is needed. The cost of this phase is approximately $24K.
- Water distribution: This is the final phase of the water project, where several pipes will be needed to be installed underground to transport water. The cost of this phase has not been determined yet.
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