Technical Assistance to Prepare Integrated Water Projects Lot 2 in Turkey

Under the € 3.7 million contract, CDM Smith lead a multi­dis­ci­pli­nary team of experts in preparing integrated water projects for Bandırma (Balıkesir), Rize, Giresun, Çankırı, Niksar (Tokat), Kırşehir and Kastamonu. As part of an extensive Turkish programme to meet crucial water management needs, the project formed an important step in enhancing envi­ron­men­tal protection and water resources management. The successful completion of the project means that approx­i­mately 1 million people across the north and centre of the country will benefit from the improved water situation.

From our office in Ankara, we began our part in the 5-year project in 2013 with the development of seven masterplans spanning the next 30 years. The masterplans covered the selection (and phasing) of relevant improvement projects and provided the foundation for seven feasibility studies, taking envi­ron­men­tal, legal and socioe­co­nomic factors alongside technical and financial aspects into account. From there, we drew up the corre­spond­ing EU funding appli­ca­tions and concept plans for water supply and wastewater networks as well as wastewater treatment plants. The final stage in the project was the production of water and wastewater system construc­tion tender packages coverings works including reservoirs, pumping stations, networks and wastewater treatment plants.

Improving the water management cycle is one of several targets in the operative envi­ron­men­tal programme promoting regional development in Turkey. The European Union provided the funds from the EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance for the programme. The fund supports economic and social development in potential EU membership candidates while raising infra­struc­ture quality to the EU standards.

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construction firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.