NTU has been shortlisted for the EU funded project "EuropeAid/133937/DH/SER/CY Capacity building to the water/waste water sector and solid waste sector - phase 2", in Cyprus

This capacity building project will provide financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community. The purpose of this contract is to support the Turkish Cypriot community in the management of water supply/sanitation services and solid waste inter alia in the following areas: 1) Water supply/sanitation: Prepare for the future implementation of EU directives including in the areas of waste water, sewage sludge and bathing water Training in management of operation and maintenance related functions Review of organisational/implementation arrangements including but not limited to laboratory testing facilities Monitoring, data collection and reporting Sector coordination 2) Solid waste: Preparation of an integrated waste management strategy, facilitating agreements and collaboration on solid waste collection and transfer and cost recovery. Permitting, monitoring and implementation of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal provisions Data management Cost recovery model for the transition towards a fully integrated solid waste management with full cost recovery 3) Information and awareness campaigns including involvement of civil society. Contract value: 1 400 000 EUR Duration of the contract: 24 months