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Activities in Albania

Introduction of Projects

Project Name Greater Tirana Sewerage System Improvement Project
Subject Water Resources/Disaster Management
Country Albania
L/A June 2008
Project Site Tirana municipality area
Scheme Yen loan
Implementing Organizations Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy
National Water Supply and Sewerage and Waste Infrastructure Agency
Background The Greater Tirana Area has been developing rapidly, driven by both the concentration of capital in Albania and foreign investments. Despite the increase in industrial and domestic wastewater, the sewerage system remains undeveloped, leaving Lana River, running through the Tirana Municipality and its surrounding area, seriously polluted by the direct discharge of untreated wastewater and garbage disposal. As a result, disposed garbage and bad odour negatively affect local residents' hygienic and living environment. As a large number of people rely on wells for drinking water in the downstream area, there is a concern for the groundwater pollution caused by wastewater.
The Overall Goal This project aims to improve the quality of both groundwater and river water by constructing sewerage facilities in the Greater Tirana Area; thereby contributing to the improvement of the sanitary conditions and home environment of residents of the surround areas
Project Purpose With JICA support, the quality of both groundwater and river water is expected to be improved through the construction of sewerage facilities (sewage treatment plants, sewage pipes and drains) in the Greater Tirana Area.
Project Activities (a) Sewerage facilities: Construction of sewage treatment plants, sewage pipes and drains
(b) Consulting services (detailed design, bidding assistance, construction monitoring and supervision, support to improve the capacity of operation and maintenance of sewerage facilities, etc.)

PhotoSewage treatment facilities construction

PhotoSewage treatment facilities construction

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