The Bauchi State Executive Council has approved N6.5 billion for the rehabilitation and improvement of water supply to Bauchi metropolis and its environs as well as other projects.
The governor’s press secretary, Abubakar Al-Sadique, disclosed this in a statement yesterday.
He said the contracts included the construction of 500mm pumping mains from Gubi Dam junction to the reservoir at Buzaye Hill along the Jos Road.
“This is awarded to Messrs. Sarplast West Africa at the cost of N890, 470, 864. 53. The Executive Council similarly approved the award of contract for the rehabilitation of Gubi Dam, conventional water treatment plant to Messrs. Lutech-PIL (JV) at the cost of N1, 428, 711, 906. 67.
The sum of N937, 000, 000. 00 for the construction 7, 000 million cubic capacity concrete reservoir at Buzaye Hill and rehabilitation 2×11, 000 cubic meter concrete reservoir at Warinje Hills to Messrs. Mothercat Limited.The Executive Council approved N791, 981, 863. 60 for the rehabilitation of Gubi Dam works to Messrs. CCECC Nigeria Limited,” he stated.
