Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government’s water supply and sewerage services announced on Wednesday €1.2 million in funding to replace and repair dozens of manholes in the city. The work is intended to reduce the inflow of brackish groundwater into the sewer network.
Project scope
Eighteen manholes will be replaced and 55 will be repaired over a 36-month period. The manholes are part of the Phase A sewer system, which was built during the first stage of the modern wastewater and sewerage treatment system in the 1990s.
Reason for the works
The renovations and repairs aim to limit the entry of brackish groundwater into the network. Brackish water is saltier than freshwater but less salty than seawater and is present because Larnaca is a coastal area.
The Larnaca district government organisation said in a statement that the brackish groundwater “places a burden on the network, the treatment facilities and the management of reclaimed water”.
Funding and timeline
The repairs and replacements are being funded by the Water Development Department. The first 14 months will be used to replace the 18 manholes, while the remaining period has been allocated for preventative repair work.