The Walvis Bay Municipality is constructing a new N$25.5 million sewer pump station at Kuisebmond to improve sanitation and wastewater management.

Built in the 1960s, the existing sewer pump station at Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, is nearing the end of its life.

Although it serves about 70% of Kuisebmond, it can no longer adequately accommodate the residential area's growing demand.

The Public Relations Officer, Anita Kaihiva, said the municipality needed to invest the funds to construct a new facility next to the old one.

"This investment should significantly improve sanitation in Kuisebmond, as we strive to meet the community's expanding needs. We also have ongoing sewage and reticulation upgrades every financial year. This also includes the development of the Lagoon Pump Station, which has been in the pipeline. Additionally, we are commencing bulk infrastructure design for our sewage and water network at Farm 37. That is something our residents there can look forward to, as it will finally serve that area in terms of sewage infrastructure and electrical network provisions."

The PRO also added that the municipality has an improvement plan aimed at modernising critical systems to support the town's growing population. 

She revealed that over the years, the municipality has built five sewer pump stations at various locations in Kuisebmond.

However, she stressed that such efforts are being hindered by sewer abuse, where residents dispose of non-flushable items such as televisions, clothes, grease, sheep's heads, fishing nets, and tyres.

In 2020, the municipality spent N$21 million on addressing sewer blockages and maintaining the town's network infrastructure.