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PM ATTENDS MCA-ARMENIA-FUNDED RE-COMMISSIONING OF ZOLAKAR AND MARTUNI PUMPING STATIONS
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Aug 18, 2011
Armenia
On a trip to Gegharkunik Marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended
today the re-commissioning of Zolakar and Martuni pumping stations. In
attendance was U.S. Charge d'Affairs to Armenia Bruce Donahue.
Refurbished with funds available from the Millennium Challenge Account
- Armenia (USD 3.5mn and 2.5mn invested respectively), Zolakar and
Martuni pumping stations are situated in "Sevan" national park and are
powered with Sevan Lake waters. To cope with the problems arising due
to water level fluctuations, a new 2nd level pumping station was built
in Zolakar, with the former facility having been upgraded in Martuni.
The activities comprise installation of deep-water pumps, introduction
of automated management systems etc. As a result, 9000 water users
can enjoy reliable irrigation for about 800 hectares of land.
MCA-Armenia has invested a total of USD 8 million in the marz,
including the rehabilitated Vardenis gravity system and intra-community
networks in 9 communities.
The rehabilitation of 17 pumping-stations is the largest component of
MCA-Armenia's activities, with over USD 40mn invested on the part of
the U.S. government. 61 modern pumps and engines, as well as automated
control systems were put in place in 17 pumping-stations.
Answering the journalists' questions, the Premier stated in part:
"A total of USD 177 million has been invested under the Millenium
Challenge Account Program covering some 350 rural communities strong
with nearly 400.000 residents.
Infrastructures and irrigation systems were the main target leading
to higher water management efficiency and system modernization, in
general. The second major impact is that technical assistance has been
extended to the farmers through exchange of know-how and consultancy.
Lending was the second component aimed at promoting small and
medium-size enterprise in the region. In general, this project is among
the best ones carried out in our country for the past few years for
which a vote of thanks is due to the government of the United States
on behalf of the Armenian government."
www.gov.am
Aug 18, 2011
Armenia
On a trip to Gegharkunik Marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended
today the re-commissioning of Zolakar and Martuni pumping stations. In
attendance was U.S. Charge d'Affairs to Armenia Bruce Donahue.
Refurbished with funds available from the Millennium Challenge Account
- Armenia (USD 3.5mn and 2.5mn invested respectively), Zolakar and
Martuni pumping stations are situated in "Sevan" national park and are
powered with Sevan Lake waters. To cope with the problems arising due
to water level fluctuations, a new 2nd level pumping station was built
in Zolakar, with the former facility having been upgraded in Martuni.
The activities comprise installation of deep-water pumps, introduction
of automated management systems etc. As a result, 9000 water users
can enjoy reliable irrigation for about 800 hectares of land.
MCA-Armenia has invested a total of USD 8 million in the marz,
including the rehabilitated Vardenis gravity system and intra-community
networks in 9 communities.
The rehabilitation of 17 pumping-stations is the largest component of
MCA-Armenia's activities, with over USD 40mn invested on the part of
the U.S. government. 61 modern pumps and engines, as well as automated
control systems were put in place in 17 pumping-stations.
Answering the journalists' questions, the Premier stated in part:
"A total of USD 177 million has been invested under the Millenium
Challenge Account Program covering some 350 rural communities strong
with nearly 400.000 residents.
Infrastructures and irrigation systems were the main target leading
to higher water management efficiency and system modernization, in
general. The second major impact is that technical assistance has been
extended to the farmers through exchange of know-how and consultancy.
Lending was the second component aimed at promoting small and
medium-size enterprise in the region. In general, this project is among
the best ones carried out in our country for the past few years for
which a vote of thanks is due to the government of the United States
on behalf of the Armenian government."