Utilities

Water Supply Improvement

Expanding clean water access from 52,000 to over 93,000 residents.

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In Progress Expected completion: May 2026

Overview

The Nepal Water Supply Corporation awarded a contract to Shimizu Corporation to improve the water supply system in Biratnagar. The project will increase the city's daily water supply capacity from 9,000 cubic meters to 15,000 cubic meters — a 67% increase — and extend essential water services to over 93,000 residents, up from the current 52,000 beneficiaries.

Key Details

  • Current capacity: 9,000 cubic meters/day serving 52,000 residents
  • Target capacity: 15,000 cubic meters/day serving 93,000+ residents
  • Contractor: Shimizu Corporation (Japan)
  • Completion: Scheduled for May 2026

Significance

Reliable water supply is foundational to Biratnagar's growth as a metropolitan city and provincial capital. This project, backed by international partnership, represents a significant step in upgrading the city's core urban infrastructure to match its growing population and economic ambitions.

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