Short description of the overall project

The objective of the project is to ensure provision of efficient and high-quality water supply in the service area of Gjakova Regional Water Company, reduce water losses in the network, reduce water abstraction and protect water resources, and increase the financial sustainability of the operator. The project is expected to increase the quality of water supply for more than 176,000 inhabitants.

Short description of activities financed by the donation

The scope includes replacement of asbestos cement pipes with polyethylene pipes in the urban area of Gjakova (50 km) and in Rahovec and Prizren villages (90 km), installation of 41,000 smart meters in the water supply system and protection of 7 km of the deviation canal feeding water from the Lumbardhi River to the Radoniqi Lake.

The European Union, through the WBIF provided a technical assistance grant of €900,000. The estimated total investment cost of the project is €37.4 million and is planned to be financed through the EIB loan and local sources.