Water Supply & Sanitation in support of two Palestinian refugee camps

- The objective is to contribute to the improvement public health and environmental conditions for the population of the two camps by satisfying the basic needs in drinking water and as well as the proper discharge the waste water and storm water.

- This project will not simply contribute to improving the water supply and wastewater treatment within the camps, but integrates the two Palestinian refugee camps into the regional water supply and wastewater system creating a viable solution.

Expected Results:

-      Drinking water supply networks, household connections including metering systems constructed;

-       Sewage collection networks, pumping stations and conveyor lines constructed;

-      Paved roads and public spaces, incl. appropriate storm-water drainage capacity improved;

-      Availability of proven metering, tariff, billing and revenue collection systems established;

-      Efficiency of operation and maintenance services for water supply and wastewater drainage improved;

-      Hydrological, feasibility, design & engineering studies, tender for water supply from Al-Arneh to both camps and neighbouring towns/villages prepared;

-      Feasibility, design & engineering studies, tender and other documents for sewage treatment plants and conveyor systems at Artouz and Al-Kisweh prepared.

 
- The project will be executed through a series of service and works contracts under the responsibility of The United Nations Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).