Azerbaijan, Baku, May 29 /Trend A.Hasanov/
Azersu, National Water Operator, has determined the contractor for the reconstruction of water supply and sewerage system in the cities of Gabala and Shamakhi, Azersu said on Tuesday.
PWT Wasser-und Abwassertechnik GmbH (Germany) became the winner of the tender on reconstruction of water supply and sanitation in the city of Gabala, and LLC TTŞ.İnşaat (Azerbaijan) - in Shamakhi, with which the relevant agreement has already been signed.
According to the project National water supply and sewerage services for the reconstruction of water supply and sanitation in urban areas Shamakhi, Gabala, Sabirabad and Saatli are provided.
This project is funded by the Government of Azerbaijan jointly with the World Bank.
The World Bank in 2007 allocated to Azerbaijan its first loan of $ 230 million to improve water supply and sewerage system in the country's regions and another $ 80 million were allocated by the government of Azerbaijan.
The work in the frame of the project was reduced from 22 to 4 districts after the restructuring of the project last year. the project covers the full restoration of water supply and sanitation in Shamakhi, Qabala, Saatli and Sabirabad regions.
Azerbaijan has been a member of the World Bank since 1992. During that period of cooperation, the World Bank allocated $3 billion to implement 44 projects in Azerbaijan. The current portfolio on 20 projects in Azerbaijan amounts to $2.3 billion.
Official exchange rate on May 29 is 0.7858 AZN/USD