The drainage project in Hulene B neighborhood, on the outskirts of Maputo, exemplifies how well-conceived infrastructure transcends technical benefits to catalyze profound social transformation. Collins, as executor of this emblematic project, combined engineering excellence with social sensitivity.
Context of Hulene B
Hulene B is a high-density neighborhood on the outskirts of Maputo with ~25,000 inhabitants, facing severe annual flooding affecting 60% of families.
The Technical Solution
Collins designed and executed an integrated drainage system including 8 km of main channels, pumping station with solar energy, and retention basins.
Measured Impacts
After 18 months of operation: 95% reduction in flooded area, 80% reduction in cholera cases, 35% increase in school attendance, and protection of assets estimated at 50 million meticais/year.
Conclusion
Hulene B demonstrates that well-conceived infrastructure is a catalyst for human development, proving that investing in peripheral areas is social justice and makes economic sense.