GANJA, Azerbaijan, June 5. The European Union
(EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(EBRD) are making significant investments in the water and sewerage
infrastructure of Ganja, Victor Bojkov, Head of the Cooperation
Section of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, said during a media
briefing dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the EU–Azerbaijan
partnership and projects implemented in Ganja, Trend reports.


​According to him, one of the most important projects to be
implemented in Ganja is the "Water Supply and Wastewater Project in
Ganja."


​Bojkov noted that the total cost of the project's first phase
amounts to 40 million euros.


​"The project is financed through a grant from the European
Union's Neighbourhood Investment Platform and a loan from the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The loan
was allocated to the State Agency of Azerbaijan Water Resources,"
he noted.


​According to the EU official, an extensive upgrade of Ganja's
water supply and sewerage system is planned within the framework of
the project.


​Thus, the first phase will involve the restoration of water and
sewerage networks, the construction of new water reservoirs, the
installation of SCADA management systems, as well as the creation
of rainwater infrastructure.


​"This project is part of the Priority Investment Program
developed for the comprehensive modernization of Ganja's water and
wastewater infrastructure," Viktor Bojkov emphasized.


​He stated that the project was prepared in accordance with the
Paris Climate Agreement and Azerbaijan's national strategy on the
efficient use of water resources.


​The project also covers priority directions identified within
the framework of the city's "Green Cities Action Plan."







​According to the provided information, 35 million euros were
allocated as an EBRD loan and 5 million euros as an EU grant for
the investment components of the project.


​It was noted during the briefing that the legal agreements for
the project were signed on January 22, 2025.


​Currently, the State Agency of Azerbaijan Water Resources is
conducting the process of preparing tender documents, evaluating
contracts, and selecting a consulting company that will support the
project's implementation to supervise construction work.


​According to the information, detailed design and procurement
procedures will begin once the consultant is selected.


​Bojkov noted that the project will also make a serious
contribution to the environment and the city's economic
development.


​As a result of the project, it is expected that 4.5 million
cubic meters of water will be saved annually, carbon emissions will
be reduced by 72,444 tons, and 29 million cubic meters of
wastewater will be treated per year.


​In addition, the project is reported to protect the Ganjachay
River from untreated wastewater discharges, improve the city's
continuous water supply, and enable full service coverage for the
population.