On the afternoon of November 21, 2025 local time, CGC and the National Directorate of Water (DNA) of Mozambique formally signed the cooperation agreement for the Mulotana Water Supply Project in Maputo Province. The contract value is 170 million meticais (equivalent to USD 2.6748 million). Once completed, the project will completely change the current lack of water supply pipelines in the area, provide stable domestic water for more than 50,000 households, and lay a solid foundation for regional industrial development.
Mulotana Locality is located on the outskirts of the capital city of Maputo and borders South Africa. It is a key logistics and industrial development zone identified by the Mozambican government. For years, the district has faced severe water shortages due to the absence of a complete pipeline network. Residents rely entirely on water trucks for their daily needs, and the difficulty in accessing water has long been a major bottleneck restricting improvements in livelihoods and regional development. As local infrastructure projects such as power line upgrades and trunk road improvements advance, the construction of a water supply pipeline has become essential to unlocking the region’s development potential.
The project will be undertaken by CGC Southern Africa Branch. According to the project plan, CGC will be responsible for laying 12 kilometers of primary water supply pipelines, constructing pump stations and installing 30 kilometers of secondary distribution pipelines. Once operational, the system will have a minimum daily supply capacity of 3,600 cubic meters, with a maximum capacity of 7,200 cubic meters, ensuring full coverage of domestic water needs in Mulotana and ending the area’s reliance on water trucks. In addition, the project includes reserved interfaces for future pipeline upgrades and space for water plant construction, providing long-term support for regional development and aligning with planning priorities to strengthen industrial and service-sector advantages in southern Mozambique.
The project is another example of CGC’s participation in African livelihood infrastructure. It will directly improve local living conditions, boost employment and related industries, and further consolidate the foundation of practical cooperation between China and Mozambique, offering a vivid example of synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Mozambique’s national development strategies.
