A Cabinet meeting was held to discuss short, medium, and long-term measures to tackle the water crisis in South Cyprus. Strategies aimed at enhancing water security were put on the table. In this context, the operation of the floating desalination plant in Yermasoya was suspended due to high costs.
Several new water treatment facilities will be established to reduce dependence on rainfall and reservoir reserves for irrigation water in the south. The construction of three new stationary desalination plants has been approved, which will produce 80,000 cubic meters of water daily in Dekelia, 30,000 cubic meters in Ayia Thekla, and 10,000 cubic meters in Poli Hirsofu.
New Facilities to Increase Daily Water Production
These new facilities will be built in eastern Limassol and will start operating alongside another desalination plant that will produce 60,000 cubic meters of water daily. Combined, these four facilities will have the capacity to produce 180,000 cubic meters of water each day. The Cabinet also decided to cease operations at the floating treatment plant in Yermasoya, which has a daily capacity of 20,000 cubic meters. This decision was made following the Ministry of Finance identifying the cost advantages of other facilities.
According to Cyprus Mail, planning for the period of 2025-2031 includes the construction of a fourth new facility in addition to the existing water treatment plants. Under this plan, the operating time of the facility in Moni with a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters daily has been extended until December 31, 2029. Additionally, daily water production continues at the facilities in Kisonerga, Limassol Port, and Yarulli.
Operational Dates for New Facilities
The facility in Piskopu with a daily production capacity of 15,000 cubic meters is expected to become operational this month. The implementation of these projects aims to manage the water crisis more effectively. South Cyprus seeks to ensure greater security and sustainability in water management with these facilities.
Source: www.diyaloggazetesi.com
