EU aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community

Launch of project to replace water pipes in Nicosia  

 

The EU will fund the replacement of water pipes and domestic water meters in the northern part of Nicosia.  This is the first work project to be financed from the EU aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and has a planned budget of about EUR4 million. The tender will be announced on the EU website as well as in the local press. EU companies as well as those from candidate countries may bid. The deadline for bids is 11 December.

The water pipes to be replaced are mainly made from asbestos cement and are in poor condition leading to possible health hazards as well as up to 60% losses through leaks. The project foresees replacement of the main pipes over a length of 83 kms as well as the replacement of house connections and 3800 domestic water meters. The new installations will meet EU standards.

 The EUR259 million EU aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community is managed by the European Commission. Upgrading of infrastructure to EU standards is a major component of the programme, particularly in the area of water distribution and waste water collection  and  treatment.