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A major expansion of Larnaca’s sewerage infrastructure is set to cover Aradippou, Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla, with plans for a new wastewater collection network, treatment facilities and infrastructure allowing reclaimed water to be reused.
The project, valued at €7.95 million, will involve detailed studies and the design of the infrastructure required to extend the Larnaca sewerage system into the four areas. The studies are expected to be completed within 22 months.
The project is being developed against the backdrop of prolonged drought and increasing pressure on Cyprus’ water resources. A central element will be the treatment and reuse of reclaimed water, allowing water recovered from wastewater to be put to further use rather than being treated solely as a waste product.
The planned infrastructure will include a central sewerage collection network, pumping stations and a wastewater treatment plant, together with a system for distributing and reusing reclaimed water.
The consultant appointed for the project will determine the routes of the sewerage network and the locations of pumping stations, while preparing the hydraulic studies, construction designs, tender documents and technical specifications needed for the eventual construction phase.
The work will also cover the infrastructure required to distribute reclaimed water and projects designed to facilitate its reuse. Once construction begins, the consultant will provide contract management and supervision services.
The Larnaca District Local Government Organisation (EOAL) has presented the project as an important part of the district’s long-term infrastructure planning. EOAL President Angelos Hadjicharalambous said the reuse of reclaimed water was particularly important as Cyprus deals with climate change and prolonged periods without sufficient rainfall.
The project is also linked to Cyprus’ obligations under EU rules governing the treatment of urban wastewater. Acting Chief Water Officer Michalis Michael described the project as the largest included in the national investment plan for water projects and pointed to its role in advancing the implementation of EU Directive 91/271/EEC on urban wastewater treatment.
For Aradippou, the expansion comes as the district continues to develop and demand for modern infrastructure increases. Mayor Christodoulos Partou said future planning must account not only for sewerage and water management, but also for flood protection.
The project is co-financed by the Republic of Cyprus. Once completed, its planned infrastructure is expected to improve wastewater management, support public health and environmental protection, and increase the amount of water available for reuse.
The contract for the consultancy services was signed on Monday at the Historical and Folklore Museum of Aradippou, marking the start of the study phase.
