SHORT COURSE: Operation and Maintenance of Groundwater Infrastructure

ABOUT THIS COURSE 

Infrastructure development is critical to job creation, economic growth and poverty reduction. Unfortunately, there has been chronic underfunding of infrastructure in most countries, resulting in an infrastructure gap. An important lever to close the infrastructure gap is to optimise existing assets through proper operation and maintenance (O&M). O&M is sometimes considered a simple technical matter that is easy to solve. Yet as the persistent breakdowns in water supply systems in many smaller towns and villages illustrate, adequate O&M relies on a surprisingly complex set of organisational functions and competencies. Suitable human resources, access to the right tools, an inventory of spare parts, reliable transport, mechanisms for reporting breakdowns, accountability frameworks, and assured, regular funding are all vital. This training course aims to support groundwater infrastructure development solutions that can improve the management of small groundwater schemes. The course is based on the O&M Training Manual for groundwater-related infrastructure developed by the SADC-GMI.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?

The O&M training course can assist water supply managers, technical staff, plant operators, water practitioners and others in managing groundwater infrastructure. The course is intended for participants to

1. know the challenges of O&M of groundwater infrastructure,

2. develop an understanding of the policy, legislative and institutional frameworks necessary for O&M,

3. understand what tasks are required for general O&M of the various water supply sources and groundwater monitoring infrastructure for their effective functioning, and

4. understand basics of pump operation and maintenance.

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