MODERN WATER DRILLING RIG
It has come with a powerful camera to be used in monitoring, drilling and borehole maintenance; it also comes with a support truck to carry accessories. The machine was procured at a cost of Sh40m via contributions from MCAs Sh35m and County Government Sh5m
ABILITY OF THE RIG:
- It can drill up to 400m depth
- Use bits of 6 to 12 inches
- Has a maximum hammer of force of 10,000kgs.
- Has a mud pump to be used in difficult soil formation.
- Has a built in welding machine.
- Powerful Compressor of pressure 12000psi
- Has a water and mud pump.
IMPACT:
- Will help improve water quality
- Increase volumes of production
- Increase water access across the county
- Reduce cost of Operation and Maintenance
- Department: Water, Irrigation, Environment, Natural Resources, Climate Change and Energy
- Year: 2024
- Location: NA
- Status: complete