On November 21, 2023, the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, along with the Governor of Luanda, Manuel Homem, the Secretary of State for Energy, António Belsa da Costa, and officials from the Ministry of Energy and Water, as well as members of the EPAL administration, toured several EPAL projects in Luanda.
They conducted a detailed analysis of Phase III of the Candelabro Water Treatment Plant, which was constructed to enhance water supply capacity and alleviate shortages in certain areas of Luanda. They also visited the Water Distribution Center at the New Airport (Lot Q5), a project with a nominal capacity of 40,000 cubic meters, set to benefit approximately 789,943 people.
Moreover, the Water Distribution Center at Bom Jesus (Lot Q8), part of the Quilonga Grande system 5 and currently 5.72% complete, was assessed and is planned to have a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters.
To wrap up the visit, the minister and the Governor of Luanda inaugurated the KK 5000 agency, which features a service room, an office, and a spacious waiting area.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION AND PRESS OF THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER, Luanda, November 21, 2023. João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges