White Plains Water Treatment Plant - Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation

Company Description

The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) is Liberia's public utility responsible for providing safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water and sewerage services nationwide, managing infrastructure, installations, and operations, aiming to expand clean water access and improve sanitation for all Liberians, with a focus on development and customer service.

Countries of Operation

Liberia

Ownership of Company: Local Company

Number of years since incorporated: 52

Project Pitch

White Plains Water Treatment Plant: White Plains Water Treatment Plant has 16 MGD installed capacity but produces only 5 MGD (31% utilization). This transformational program unlocks 220% production increase through targeted infrastructure rehabilitation—no new treatment plant construction required. Systematic rehabilitation of transmission mains, distribution networks, and pumping stations eliminates infrastructure constraints, power limitations, and distribution bottlenecks. Expansion to county capitals (Gbarnga, Kakata) extends service to underserved populations. Program directly addresses LWSC's core challenge: infrastructure constraints limiting water supply despite adequate treatment capacity.

Business Model

Financing Options

• Government/Development Partner Investment: Concessional loans + grants; LWSC retains operational control
• Public-Private Partnership (DBOT): Private partner finances/constructs; LWSC operates after transfer
• Blended Finance: Donor grants (30-40%) + concessional loans (40-50%) + private equity (10-20%)

Revenue Generation

• Increased revenue from expanded customer base and improved service reliability
• Higher billing volumes from increased production (5 MGD → 11+ MGD)
• Improved collection rates through better service quality
• Reduced operational costs from energy efficiency

Operations

LWSC operates all infrastructure post-implementation. Operations include daily treatment plant operations, network maintenance, pumping station management, and customer service. Preventive maintenance programs reduce emergency repairs. Modern SCADA systems enable real-time monitoring and optimization. County capitals receive local utility management capacity building for sustainable operations.

Total Project Cost: $59-77 million

• Treatment Plant Rehabilitation: $15-20M
• Transmission & Distribution Network: $20-25M
• Pumping Station Rehabilitation: $8-12M
• County Capitals Systems: $16-20M

Timeline: 36+ months | Strategic Alignment: SPA 3 & SPA 4

Team

Information not provided

Type of Project

Governmental/Institutional project

Stage

Growth stage

Annual Revenue (in EUR)

1.000.000 - 5.000.000 EUR

Number of employees

101-500

Total Project Cost (in EUR)

65,500,000 EUR

Financing needs (in EUR)

65,500,000 EUR

Type of financing needed

Equity; Grant

The Company is looking for:

Financing; Joint Venture/Partnership

Planned allocation of fundraising capital

Expansion (expanding an existing activity); PPP (Public-Private Partnership)