World Bank to develop new water supply project in rural areas of Moldova

Chisinau, 18 December /MOLDPRES/- The World Bank is under elaboration of a new water supply and sewerage project for several rural localities in our country. The program was discussed at yesterday's meeting between the Bank's representatives and the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment (MADRM).

"Providing the population with water supply and sanitation services is a priority on the agenda of the government. Thus, we propose that through this project, at least 40 thousand citizens should have access to improved water supply services, 35 thousand to have access to sanitation and wastewater treatment services, and for another 1500 of citizens to offer access to sanitary installations in individual households. We also aim to equip 150 social institutions, such as schools and medical centers, with improved water, sanitation and hygiene facilities ", Minister Ion Perju said.

He said that the project will finance the creation and expansion of water supply systems for the localities from Cahul, Rascani and Gagauzia districts; creation of sanitation systems and wastewater treatment plants for the cities of Soroca and Comrat; investment projects to improve the operational efficiency of selected water and sanitation operators; technical assistance and capacity building, including the development of a national water and sanitation plan and investment program.

After finalizing the project concept, the World Bank will analyze, approve the project and decide on the credit for its implementation.

The total cost of the project Security of water supply and sanitation in Moldova is estimated at 50 million dollars and will be funded by the International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The project will be implemented in accordance with the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework over five years from May 2021 to May 2026.

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