After just two days of work, it's done: a new 20,000 litre water tank was completed yesterday in Chideza. The tank was delivered during the night and carefully lifted onto the 8.40 metre high steel structure using a crane. From there, the water flows by gravity directly into the nearby fields.
Next, the water pipes will be laid to distribute the water efficiently across the fields. Solar-powered pumps are then installed to ensure a sustainable water supply from the borehole to the tank.
Sustainable irrigation systems like this improve food security and strengthen local agriculture - exactly what we at Institute Water for Africa are committed to.
