The project
Comrat is the capital of the autonomous region of Gagauzia in the south of the Republic of Moldova and is predominantly inhabited by Gagauz people. Comrat is located around 100 kilometres south of the state capital Chișinău on the right bank of the river Jalpuch.
The partnership serves to exchange knowledge and practical experience, proven expertise on operational, technical, financial and management issues in order to strengthen the capacities of Su Canal Comrat.
Objectives
Su Canal Comrat identified the following problem areas:
- Large water losses due to old networks and water theft;
- high electricity costs;
- non-functional sewage treatment plant;
- low connection rate to the sewerage system;
- insufficient resources to improve the water and sanitation infrastructure.
As a first step, the cooperation will focus on reducing energy consumption, increasing the use of renewable energies and developing a guideline for action, including for the renovation of the wastewater and water sewer network in Comrat. An important component is the transfer of knowledge in the management of municipal wastewater networks and treatment plants.
The exchange will take place through virtual meetings as well as working visits in the Republic of Moldova and in Germany. The 6-month period will be used to review Su Canal Comrat’s existing infrastructure, identify optimisation opportunities and then implement the measures described in coordination with Su Canal Comrat as far as possible and as required.
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Last Update: January 2024
