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BMC Plans Water Audit in Mumbai, Floats Tender For Project
23 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MUMBAI, India — Civic authorities in Mumbai decided to conduct a water audit to identify leakages and contamination of water sources, and have invited private companies to participate in the process.
Colombo Supply, Drainage Systems to Be Revamped
23 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Colombo Page (Sri Lanka)) — The Sri Lankan government will overhaul the water supply and drainage system in areas of Colombo. The $9.8 million USD project will receive financial support from the government of Japan.
$14 Million USD in Water, Sanitation Projects for Venezuela's Sucre State
18 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CARACAS, Venezuela — Alejandro Hitcher, head of Venezuela's Environmental Ministry (Minamb), said the ministry will spend approximately
Lack of Concrete Proposals for Sanitation in Brazilian Presidential Election
18 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, SAO PAULO — o n October 3rd this year Brazil will vote for its new President and campaigning has already started.
The "Trata Brasil" Institute at the end of July promoted a debate
China Makes Big Show of Relocation Efforts for South-North Water Diversion Project
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — China made a major attempt last week to get its south-to-north water diversion project back on track, with major publicity over the relocation of more than 180,000 residents in central
Malaysian Government Gives Selangor Time Limit to Cooperate on Water Transfer Project
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Malaysia, KUANTAN — The Malaysian government has given Selangor state authorities until the end of the year to cooperate on the PahangSelangor water transfer project, as tensions
Two Hong Kong Government Drainage Tenders Close in September
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HONG KONG — T he Hong Kong Drainage Service Department has issued two tenders that will close on September 17, 2010.
The first is for the North District and Tolo Harbor Regional Sewerage — Upgrading of
Jakarta Water Companies Ask for Additional Funding
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Indonesia, JAKARTA — Jakarta's city-owned water company PAM Jaya and one of the two private operators, PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (PALYJA), have asked the city's administration and
Mumbai Partially Lifts Water Cuts
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MUMBAI (Hindustan Times (India)) — Mumbai's municipal corporation is partially lifting water cuts it imposed a year ago. Four of the six lakes that supply drinking water to the city
Taiwan's EPA Approves Conservation Measures for Science Park
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
TAIPEI, China (Etaiwannews.com) — Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration last week approved water conservation measures for the Central Taiwan Science Park. The park project is controversial; activists have demanded
Almost 1.3 Million People Without Access to Piped Water in Mexico City
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Almost 1.3 million people living in Mexico City did not have access to piped drinking water in 2009, according to a new National Autonomous University of Mexico study.
Brazil Prepares New Strategy for Water Resource-Related Problems
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, BRASILIA — By the end of 2010, Environment Ministry of Brazil intends to produce a new version of the Water Resources National Plan
Cayman Islands to Tap Into Vast Water Resources
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — T he Cayman Islands plans to use the country's water resources to create agribusiness as a third leg of the economy, after financial services and tourism.
Fitch Ratings Downgrades Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by Local Press Report
PUERTO RICO, TX, AUSTIN (Fitch Ratings) — As part of its continuous surveillance effort, Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority's (PRASA) $1.3 billion USD of outstanding revenue bonds, series A (senior lie
Government, DOWASCO Commission Campbell Water Supply
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by Local Press Report
DOMINICA, ROSAU (Dominica News Online) — The government of Dominica, in collaboration with Dominica Water and Sewerage Company (DOWASCO), last week officially commissioned the Campbell Water Supply system.
The original Campbell water
Hyderabad Water Board Serves Notices to Top Officials to Pay Bills
9 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, HYDERABAD — In the first such case in India, the water board of Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh state, directed top government officials with large unpaid water bills to pay their arrears.
Concerns Over Water Safety May Delay ESKOM Project
9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Plans to start construction of a multi-billion-dollar World Bank-funded infrastructure project in South Africa have been thrown into disarray after the would-be
Malaysian State in Water Asset Sale to Finance Ministry
9 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Malaysia, PUTRAJAYA — The northwestern Malaysian state of Perlis has entered into an $64 million USD agreement with a company wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance to
Malaysian EXIM Bank, Rinox Consortium to Help Syria With Water Treatment Plants
9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAMASCUS, SYRIA — The board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank) together with representatives of the Rinox consortium met with Syrian Minister of Housing and Construction Omar
PUB Launches Online Games to Teach Water Conservation
9 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
sinGapore (Channel News Asia) — Singapore's national water agency, PUB, has added two online games to its website that teach children to conserve water resources. One of the games teaches children to use water wisely. The
$942 Million USD Spent for Sewage Projects by June 30
9 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama (Malaysia)) — Malaysia spent about $942 million USD — over 88 percent of the funds allocated for 63 sewerage projects under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) — by June 30 this year.
Burkina Faso to Build 55,000 Latrines Each Year
9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO (IPS/IRIN) — Burkina Faso will build 55,000 latrines each year in a bid to increase access to sanitation from 10 percent to 54 percent by 2015. The country will invest $24 million USD in each of the next
Barbados Receives $1 Million USD From Caribbean Development Bank
4 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Caribbean Development Bank) — The Caribbean Development Bank will provide a $1.062 million USD technical assistance loan to Barbados for a rehabilitation and upgrade study of the island's water supply network.
World Bank to Lend $20 Million USD to Peru
4 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
washington, dc, PERU (Living in Peru/India Info Limited) — The World Bank's Executive Board has approved a $20 million USD loan to help Peru develop an irrigation project in the Andes region. The aim of the project is to improve agricultural yields by
George Kent Wins Water Infrastructure Contract in Malaysia
2 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Malaysia, KUANTAN — George Kent Bhd won a $40.7 million USD water infrastructure contract at the end of July from the East Coast Economic Region Development Council.
The contract calls for construction of a water
South Africa, Swaziland Ink Water Resources Deal
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa signed groundbreaking water resources sharing agreement with Swaziland, a development that officials from the two countries said will help address
World Bank, Bangladesh Sign $170 Million USD Credit Agreement
2 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — ' I ^he Bangladeshi government on July 26 signed a credit agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) for the $170 million USD Chittogong Water Supply Improvement and
China Says Over 26 Percent of Surface Water Contaminated
2 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — China's environmental watchdog announced in late July that more than a quarter of the country's surface water remains contaminated and are unfit even for industrial use.
Government to Introduce Community Boreholes
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Nigeria, ABUJA (Leadership (Nigeria)) — The Nigerian government announced plans to introduce community boreholes across the country. During an inspection tour in Nasarawa State, Minister of Water Resources Chief
Incheon Hosts 2010 World City Water Forum Infrastructure Workshop
2 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
SOUTH KOREA, INCHEON (Business Wire) — The South Korean city of Incheon will host the 2010 World City Water Forum Infrastructure Workshop from August 10-12, 2010. The theme is "Fusion Between the Rearing of the Blue-Gold
Cabinda Governor Acknowledges Water Supply Problems
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
ANGOLA, CABINDA (ANGOP (Angola)) — Northern Cabinda province Governor Mawete Joao Baptista acknowledged that the region is facing problems with water supply due to a damaged pipeline bringing water to the treatment and distribution r
Maynilad Says Water Situation Improving in Manila
2 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Inquirer) — As rains have continued to dump water into the Angat Dam, the water supply situation in Metro Manila has started improving, according to Maynilad Water Services Inc., one of the water concessionaire
EBRD Provides $20 Million USD to Bosnia and Herzegovina for Wastewater Treatment
28 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on July 23 that it, together with the European Union and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), will provide
Dominican Republic Approves $112.6 Million USD in Loans for Potable Water Project
27 Jul 2010 - 20:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — T he Dominican Republic's Senate has approved $112.6 million USD in loans for construction of the Multiple Aqueduct for the province of Peravia.
Mexico City Rehabilitates Drainage Systems
27 Jul 2010 - 20:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — An initial investment of $14.9 million USD will be invested to rehabilitate water networks and drainage systems in the Venustiano Carranza area of Mexico City using state-of-the-art technology.
Sembcorp Takes Majority Stake in Cascal; Cascal De-Lists From NYSE
26 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
sinGapore — Singapore-based conglomerate Sembcorp has claimed victory in a long drawn-out and bitterly fought battle to take over Cascal, a key Netherlands-based water service provider.
North Korea Releases Water to Ease Pressure Following Hoods
26 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities have been informed by their northern counterparts of the republic's intent to release water from its border dams following heavy flooding.
South Korea's Four Rivers Project Draws Environmentalists' Ire
26 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean environmentalists stepped up opposition to the
New Study Needed on Water Supply, Demand
26 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
KLANG (Free Malaysia Today) — The federal government should carry out a new study on water supply and demand in the country, according to Klang MP Charles Santiago. Santiago said reports produced by the Malaysia Water
Insituform Starts Work on $17 Million USD Hong Kong Drainage Project
26 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
Insituform Technologies, Inc. started work on a $17 million USD project for the Hong Kong Drainage Services Department, the company announced last week.
Insituform recently won two
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