Siverek Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment

At present, Siverek has no properly-designed sewerage system and no wastewater treatment facilities. This project will introduce proper sanitation facilities for a population of approximately 100,000. The consortium will provide support and training to the local Water Utility Department, a semi-autonomous body responsible for the management of the drinking water and sewerage systems. It is hoped that capacity building will significantly improve the efficiency and sustainability of the department's management activities, leading to better operational and financial results.

Within the project, DHV is responsible for overseeing the process design of the wastewater treatment facilities and will act as technical advisor during their construction. The company will also play a role in strengthening the Water Utility Department, at which 65 staff are to be given training.

The project forms part of the European Union's Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA), which exists to help countries wishing to join the EU meet the requirements of the various European directives. Jaap Butter, senior project leader with DHV sees that as an EU candidate, Turkey is making significant investments in infrastructure such as water supply and sewerage systems. "Those investments are essential if efficiency, both administrative and operational, is to be brought up to the required level." The project commenced in January 2012 and is scheduled for completion by late 2015.