LWSC Prepares to Commission Major Water Pipeline as Boakai Pushes ARREST Implementation

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has announced that a newly constructed 48‑inch transmission pipeline designed to significantly expand the nation’s water supply is expected to be commissioned in early September 2026. The 10‑kilometer line, now fully completed, is one of the flagship infrastructure projects under the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

The disclosure was made by LWSC Managing Director Mohammed Ali during a progress briefing to the National Steering Committee on the ARREST Agenda, held at Monrovia City Hall and chaired by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. LWSC, a state-owned utility established in 1973, is mandated to provide safe water and sewerage services across Liberia.

Ali informed the gathering that all construction works on the 48‑inch transmission line have been finalized and the infrastructure is now awaiting formal handover and commissioning. He noted that the World Bank, a key partner to the project, has requested the presence of President Boakai at the official ceremony.

According to Ali, water service coverage has improved since the current LWSC management team took office in 2024. At that time, he said, piped water reached just over 5 percent of the population; by 2026, coverage has risen to roughly 9 percent, reflecting gradual but measurable progress in service delivery.

He added that the corporation is aiming to push water access to around 30 percent of the population by next year, as additional county-level systems are completed and connected to the national network. The expansion drive is aligned with the ARREST Agenda, which positions improved access to basic services—including clean water and sanitation—as a core pillar of inclusive national development.

Ali reported that a number of projects are currently underway in Grand Kru, Maryland, Compound Three and several other communities. He explained that implementation is being carried out in phases, with some facilities expected to be operational by December 2026 and others scheduled for completion in early 2027.

The LWSC head stressed that these investments in water infrastructure are central to government efforts to improve living conditions and support economic activity in both urban and rural areas. He said the corporation will continue to work closely with development partners, including the World Bank, to speed up the construction and rehabilitation of water systems nationwide.

Ali further indicated that LWSC intends to maintain its current momentum through 2029, in line with targets set under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. The national plan, covering the period 2025–2029, seeks to strengthen infrastructure, expand access to essential services and promote more equitable growth across Liberia.