GANJA, Azerbaijan, June 5. The European Union is allocating millions of euros to support waste management and street lighting projects in Ganja, Victor Bojkov, Head of the Cooperation Department at the EU Delegation, said, Trend reports.
He made the remarks at a media briefing marking the 30th anniversary of the EU-Azerbaijan partnership and projects implemented in Ganja.
According to Bojkov, one of the key investment projects in the city focuses on solid waste management.
“Within the framework of this project, a loan of 10 million euros is allocated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The European Union is providing a grant of 4.1 million euros to support this loan,” he said.
Bozhkov noted that the project includes the purchase of specialized waste collection vehicles and containers.
“Soon, it will be possible to see these devices on the streets of Ganja. In addition, an automated vehicle tracking system and a ‘smart’ waste collection system will also be implemented,” he added.
He said the second investment project involves modernizing Ganja’s street lighting infrastructure.
According to Bojkov, the EBRD is providing a loan of 12.5 million euros for the project, while the EU is contributing a grant of 2.5 million euros.
“The project involves the installation of a new, energy-saving LED lighting system on the streets of Ganja, as well as the introduction of automated control and monitoring systems. This will help reduce the city's energy consumption,” he said.
Bojkov added that a third initiative is being implemented under the Green Cities Program, with Ganja becoming the first Azerbaijani city to join the scheme.
“The European Union is allocating a grant of approximately 1.5 million euros to support the development of Ganja’s Green City Action Plan,” he said.
