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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Water Supply Project in the City of São Tomé
Project Purpose
To improve the city’s water supply services, both in terms of quantity and quality, through the construction of new infrastructure, rehabilitation of existing facilities, and investment in water treatment.
EXPECTED RESULTS
More potable water available
Improved health and well-being
Stronger communities
More free time to study, work and live
LOCATION
Districts of Água Grande, Lobata, and Mé-Zóchi (northeast of the island)
12M €
26M €
63M €
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Investment in works subject to Detailed Design and ESIA
Investment over the next 3 years
(Approximate)
Type
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Location
São Tomé
Year
2025
Client
EMAE – Empresa de Água e Eletricidade
Status
Completed
CHALLENGE
MF&A Group was tasked with preparing the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Water Supply Project in the City of São Tomé.
This study assesses the Project's effects before its implementation, helping to prevent harm and promote benefits.
It will support the Government's decision on the Project’s implementation. The ESIA analyzes interventions subject to the Detailed Design.
The ESIA concludes that the project is environmentally and socially favorable, presenting significant benefits for public health, the local economy, and the environment, with temporary and mitigable negative impacts.
MF&A Group Missions in São Tomé within the ESIA
February 2025
Start of fieldwork
May 2025
Environmental and Social Analysis
October 2025
Public Consultation
February 19–26, 2025
1st Mission
Marked the start of fieldwork.
During this visit, the technical team surveyed all intervention areas and project-covered infrastructure:
Rio do Ouro Subsystem
Água Clara Subsystem
Amoreira Subsystem
Institutional meetings were held with various local and government entities, formally introducing the responsible team and initiating the collection of essential data for the study.
May 12–16, 2025
2nd Mission
In-depth Environmental and Social analysis required for the ESIA
Field visits
Engagement with local communities
Conducting ecological studies
Dialogue with non-governmental organizations
October 6–10, 2025
3rd Mission
Public Consultation
The Public Consultation allowed the project to be presented, questions clarified, and feedback collected from the population, reinforcing the commitment to open dialogue and social inclusion.
This public session was attended by institutional representatives, local entities, and community members, representing a key stage of transparency and participation in the assessment process.
Significant contribution to the project’s development and implementation process, reinforcing MF&A’s role in promoting sustainable solutions and responsible development in the territories where it operates.
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