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Water and Sewer Systems Modernization Project

Nicaragua

Borrower Nicaragua
Financing Type Public Sector
Instrument Project Loan
Focus Area Water & Sanitation
Approved 01.12.1999
Signed 10.11.2000
Status Completed
Loan Administrator IADB
Executing Agency ENACAL
Co-financiers IADB, Government
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) 5.00
Total Project Cost (US$m) 21.00

This project aims at modernizign water supply and sewerage systems in the capital, Managua, and in the northern districts of Leon and Chinandega. Works will include:

  • installation of new equipment and rehabilitation of pumping stations and distribution networks; and,
  • provision of support to present efforts to prevent further water pollution and protect Lake Managua.
In all, some one million people benefited from safe and reliable water and sanitation services, while helping lower mortality rates from water-borne diseases, especially among infants.

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