The government is preparing to unveil a major pipeline of 17 public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects across sectors including energy, water, and transportation, with estimated investments reaching billions of Pula.

A draft proposal detailing these PPP projects is being reviewed by the Ministry of Finance and will be officially presented once all necessary approvals are secured.

Energy Projects:

� Ikaegeng XTL Project: This initiative focuses on converting coal to liquids to ensure oil product security for Botswana.

� Tshele Hills Oil Storage: This involves building a bulk petroleum storage tank farm and related facilities near Tshele Hills in Rasesa, Kgatleng District.

� Cross-Border Multi-Product Supply Pipeline: A planned 300km pipeline from Tarlton in South Africa to Tshele Hills in Botswana for transporting petroleum products.

The Ikaegeng XTL and Tshele Hills projects are in the private procurement stage, while the Cross-Border Pipeline is currently seeking consultants.

Water Projects:

� Glen Valley Wastewater Reclamation: This project aims to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant for potable water use. Feasibility studies are underway.

� Namibia-Botswana Water Saline Desalination: It involves developing a desalinated water system from Windhoek to the Greater Gaborone area and surrounding villages. This project is in the consultant procurement stage.

� Chobe-Zambezi Water Transfer Scheme: This includes constructing and operating a water supply pipeline from Kazungula to Moralane, with ongoing feasibility studies.

Infrastructure Projects:

� Mmamabula-Lephalale Rail Link: Construction of a railway line for coal transport from Mmamabula to Lephalale, South Africa.

� Mosetse-Kazungula Rail Link: Construction of a railway line from Mosetse to Kazungula. Both projects are undergoing feasibility studies.

Public Works Projects:

� Student Residences: Construction and maintenance of student residences at Botswana International University of Science and Technology in Palapye, currently in the private procurement stage.

� Defence and Security Facilities: Construction and maintenance of accommodation for Botswana Prisons Service in Gaborone. Feasibility studies are in progress.

Administration of Justice:

� Serowe Magistrate Court: Construction and maintenance of a new Magistrate Court in Serowe, with ongoing feasibility studies.

Ministry of Health:

� BOMRA Lab and Offices: Construction of a laboratory, offices, confiscation warehouse, and drug incineration facility. Feasibility studies are ongoing.

Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture:

� State Theatre: Construction of a state theatre for performing arts, with feasibility studies currently underway.

� Auditor General�s Office: Construction of head office accommodation, in the consultant procurement stage.