As the rainy season approaches, Chad’s Minister of Territorial Development, Urban Planning and Housing, Mahamat Assileck Halata, conducted a field inspection on June 25, 2026, of several infrastructures under the Integrated Project for Flood Control and Urban Resilience (PILIER) in N’Djamena. The visit aimed to assess the progress of works and verify the operational readiness of structures designed to shield the capital from floods.
The ministerial delegation visited the Lamadji pumping station in the 10th district, the Chagoua municipal hangar, the N’Djari canal, the drainage channels at Toumaï Palace, the wastewater treatment station, the Pedro site, and ongoing roadworks. A stop was also made at the 7th district town hall hangar to inspect equipment and devices deployed for flood control.
The minister stated that this tour is part of monitoring government efforts to reduce weather-related risks. He recalled that an assessment meeting was held after the recent rains to evaluate the condition of infrastructures built with support from the World Bank. At the Lamadji pumping station, Halata condemned the theft of electrical cables critical to the operation of some installations. According to him, these high-value items were cut and carried away by unidentified individuals.
Despite this vandalism, the minister assured that the station remains operational thanks to the four other pumps still working. “Despite the cable theft, the station continues to function. The available equipment can pump water when needed,” he said.
He also noted that new cables have already been ordered with World Bank support, with delivery expected by July 1 and installation possible within one to two days, according to technical officials. The tour continued to the Sabangali pumping station and then to the generator workshop for the 10th district pumping stations. It ended in the Toukra-Mousgoum neighborhood, where the minister met residents whose homes had been demolished by the 9th district municipality. He reassured them about the reconstruction and rehabilitation of their houses.
He explained that through this inspection mission, authorities aim to ensure all PILIER project infrastructures are fully operational to limit flood risks and strengthen N’Djamena’s urban resilience during the rainy season. He also stated that based on the field visit, everything is functioning well.
In conclusion, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure and stormwater management projects, emphasizing their crucial role in protecting residents and sustainably improving their living conditions.
