Signing of Grant Agreement with Marshall:Secure the water lifeline against future drought
［Goal 6］ Clean Water and Sanitation
［Goal 13］ Climate Action
2020.09.17
On Sept. 17, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Republic of the Marshall Islands inMajuro, to provide grant aid of up to 1,757 million yen forthe Project for Improvement of Water Reservoir at Majuro Atoll.
In this project, a new rainwater reservoir will be constructed at the water treatment plant in Majuro Atoll together with an adjoining aqueduct and embankment, increasing the water storage capacity. It is expected that this project will contribute to securing the water supply during droughts caused by climate change or other factors and meet increased demand in the future. This project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goals 6 and 13.
Details for the project are provided below.
signing ceremony
[Basic project information]
| Country | The Republic of the Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Project title | The Project for Improvement of Water Reservoir in Majuro Atoll |
| Planned implementation period | 45 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period |
| Executing agency | Majuro Water Sewer Company (MWSC) |
| Target region, facilities | Majuro Atoll, Water Treatment Plant |
| Specific project details (provisional) |
① Facility construction Building a new reservoir, an adjoining aqueduct, embankment ② Consulting services Detailed design, bidding assistance, construction supervision |
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