2024 Funding & Water Drilling Needs

UTAP AFRICA Detailed breakdown of how the funds will be allocated:

• Borehole drilling machines and equipment: $190,000.00
  1.
  Purchase of high-quality borehole drilling machines: $140,000.00
  2.
  Acquisition of necessary tools and equipment for the drilling process: $30,000.00
  3.
  Transportation costs for machines and equipment to project sites: $20,000.00
• Surveying of sites and community engagement: $10,000.00
  1.
  Conducting site surveys to identify optimal locations for borehole installation: $5,000.00.
  2.
  Community engagement activities, including meetings and discussions with residents to gain their input and involvement: $5,000.00.
• Material & Accessories cost: $120,000.00
  Procurement of materials necessary for efficient borehole operation, such as:
  1.
  Solar panels and accessories: $60,000.00
  2.
  Pipes, pumps, and fittings: $30,000.00
  3.
  Concrete and construction materials: $20,000.00
  4.
  Miscellaneous materials: $10,000.00

• Ground Water Probing Equipment’s cost: $10,000.00
  Purchase of specialized equipment to enhance drilling operations, including:
  1.
  River G3 System – Groundwater Detector: $7,500.00
  2.
  Other necessary plant equipment: $2,500.00
• Training of locals and staff: $10,000.00
  1.
  Community mobilization efforts to educate residents on water hygiene and sanitation practices: $3,000.00.
  2.
  Training sessions for local community members on borehole maintenance and management: $5,000.00
  3.
  Training for new staff on using newly acquired drilling machines: $2,000.00.
• Drilling and mechanizing of 6 boreholes in the North-East region of Ghana: $80,000.00
  1.
  Contracting drilling and mechanization services for installing boreholes in each of the six target communities: $80,000.00
• Contingency fund: $40,000.00
  
  Reserves are set aside to address unforeseen circumstances or additional expenses during project implementation, ensuring smooth progress and timely completion.