Case Study: HDPE Water Supply Pipe Project – Karamoja, Uganda

Client: Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation

Scope: Supply & installation of 120 km DN315/DN400 HDPE pipes for rural water access

Impact: 35,000+ residents now have reliable, safe drinking water

Challenge

The Karamoja region faces extreme climate conditions and poor infrastructure:

• Semi-arid weather with red laterite soil that floods in the rainy season

• Limited local technical expertise in HDPE fusion welding

• Logistics bottlenecks due to Uganda’s landlocked location

Solution

Product Optimization

Supplied PN16 UV-stabilized HDPE pipes, designed to withstand 5–45°C temperature fluctuations and resist corrosion.

On-Site Training

Delivered a 2-week fusion welding training program for local teams, paired with portable fusion machines and backup generators.

Logistics Efficiency

Partnered with a local freight forwarder to pre-clear cargo through the Malaba border, cutting customs time by 40%.

Results

• On-Time Delivery: Completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule, before the dry season peak.

• Quality Excellence: 98.7% pressure test pass rate, exceeding industry standards.

• Community Transformation: 60% reduction in waterborne disease cases in the region.

• New Business: Secured follow-up contract for an 80 km irrigation pipeline in Northern Uganda.