Objectives
Create a scenic waterfront for leisure and tourism.
Support local hospitality ventures such as restaurants, gardens, and event spaces.
Enhance climate resilience by introducing a sustainable water body in a dry corridor.
Key Features
Artificial lake constructed with a compact clay base and natural inflow channels.
Landscaped lakefront with shaded trees, walkways, and picnic lawns.
Provision for boat rides, events, and eco-tourism activities.
Integrated stormwater harvesting system to replenish the lake during dry seasons.
Impact
Mubende Resort Beach has become a popular weekend escape and a source of local employment. The project promotes eco-tourism and recreation while serving as a demonstration site for sustainable lake construction in Uganda’s cattle corridor.
Artificial Lake Establishment Cost Estimates
| Component | Item Description | Unit | Qty | Unit Cost (UGX) | Total Cost (UGX) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Feasibility & Design | Feasibility Study & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) | Lump Sum | 1 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | Includes site surveys, EIA, consultations |
| 1. Feasibility & Design | Topographic & Hydrogeological Survey | Acre | 2 | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 | Drone/GPS + soil & water table tests |
| Feasibility & Design | Engineering Design & Drawings | Lump Sum | 1 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | Detailed designs with CAD output |
| 2. Site Preparation & Earthworks | Site clearing and bush removal | Acre | 2 | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | Manual/mechanical clearing |
| Site Preparation & Earthworks | Excavation and basin shaping | m³ | 2,000 | 12,000 | 24,000,000 | Depth and contour-based costing |
| Site Preparation & Earthworks | Embankment construction | m³ | 800 | 15,000 | 12,000,000 | Using excavated or imported soil |
| Site Preparation & Earthworks | Compaction of lake bed and embankments | m² | 5,000 | 3,000 | 15,000,000 | Compacted with rollers |
| 3. Lining & Sealing | Clay lining (imported/local) | m³ | 1,000 | 20,000 | 20,000,000 | If soil is not clay-rich |
| 4. Water Supply & Inlets | Intake structures (gravity-fed) | Lump Sum | 1 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | Canals or pipes |
| Water Supply & Inlets | Water pumping system (solar powered) | Set | 1 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | Optional backup system |
| 5. Drainage & Control Structures | Spillway (stone masonry) | m | 20 | 100,000 | 2,000,000 | Overflow control |
| Drainage & Control Structures | Outlet pipes and culverts | m | 30 | 80,000 | 2,400,000 | Controlled water release |
| Drainage & Control Structures | Silt traps & sediment basins | No. | 2 | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 | Protect lake lifespan |
| Sub Total | 112,400,000 | |||||