Supporting the development of a major investment in water supply & sewerage infrastructure

Project Title

Syria-Water Supply and Sewerage Project 2008-1011

Location

Damascus

Country

Syrian Arab Republic

Client

KfW

Business Sectors

• International Development
• Water
• Waste Water

Project Objective

Supporting the Damascus Water Supply and Sewerage Authority for the implementation of a €100 million capital works programme (Part funding by European Investment Bank).

The project addressed the extreme scarcity of drinking water in the area, with some 90% of water resources allocated for irrigation. It also addressed public health issues through improvements to the sewerage network.

The project concerned the renewal of the water supply and sewerage system including the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in the project area of Alsaida Zeinab in 2 phases.

Our Role

Undertaking a feasibility study (2008) and providing technical services for project planning and implementation (2008-2011)

Geoscience Ireland Contact

Michael Looby – mlooby@blpge.icom