The Sh6.8 billion, Water collector tunnel has been okayed to proceed as planned. Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) chief executive
Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) chief executive Malaquen Milgo has on Friday dismissed claims that the Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT) will harm the environment.
According to Milgo, the project was subjected to public review and an impact assessment study and research were done indicating there would be no negative impact on the environment, especially the flow of the rivers.
Addressing a press conference in Nairobi, Friday, October 14 morning, Athi Water Services Board sought to allay fears that the project would lead to desertification of some areas including Murang’a and the Tana delta basin.
“I would also like to reassure the community in Murang’a and other downstream counties and users that the detailed design for the Northern Collector Water Tunnel Project has considered all findings of the hydrological and ecological studies to ensure that the project shall neither result in low river flows nor divert water during low river flow seasons,” he said.
“Most importantly we urge all partners and stakeholders to support the implementation of the NCT1 and other subsequent projects to be implemented under the Nairobi Water Masterplan.”