Monitoring of sanitation programs implemented in Tivaouane: Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye expected today in the religious city

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, is expected in Tivaouane this Monday, June 15, 2026, for an official visit as part of the monitoring of sanitation programs implemented in the religious city. This tour will include a series of site visits, discussions with administrative and territorial authorities, and meetings with the beneficiary communities.

The minister and his delegation will be welcomed at 9:45 AM at the city entrance. At 10:00 AM, they will pay a visit to Serigne Cheikh Mame Abdou. Between 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM, they will visit the Keur Khali construction site followed by a presentation of the project. From 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM, they will conduct a site visit on the main northern axis and on the northern and southern drainage canals. From 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, they will hold a debriefing at the prefecture with the monitoring committee.

To combat flooding in Tivaouane, the Senegalese government, through the National Sanitation Office of Senegal (ONAS), has implemented a large-scale stormwater drainage project with a total cost of 7.5 billion CFA francs. This program aims to protect nearly 86,000 people. The main works and infrastructure of the project include the construction of a modern drainage network, comprising 13.4 kilometers of reinforced concrete canals to carry stormwater to natural outlets. This also includes the installation of 210 manholes with grated catch basins and related equipment.

The works specifically target the lowest-lying and most vulnerable areas of the city to permanently resolve water accumulation during the rainy season. The neighborhoods affected are Kouly, Cité Serigne Mansour, Fogny, Keur Khaly, Djiddah, and others. The progress of the construction is being closely monitored by local authorities and the National Sanitation Office (ONAS) to ensure optimal completion.

Regarding pumping equipment, ONAS also regularly deploys significant quantities of equipment (motor pumps, hydro-jetting trucks) to anticipate and alleviate the impact on neighborhoods during heavy rainfall. A monitoring committee, including local stakeholders, youth, and representatives of civil society, has been established to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the infrastructure.