French Development Agency Delegation Examined Wastewater Facilities in Antalya

French Development Agency (AFD) Turkey Director Xavier Muron and his accompanying delegation, accompanied by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality ASAT General Manager Cengiz Gülebay, inspected Hurma and Lara Wastewater Treatment Facilities. During the visit, the current status of environmental investments carried out and planned with AFD financing was evaluated, and the development of cooperation in the field of sustainable water management before COP31 was discussed.

Deputy General Manager Osman Yıldız and Head of Wastewater Treatment Department Murat Otuzaltı also attended the field trip, which was held within the scope of ASAT General Directorate's investments to strengthen the wastewater infrastructure. Within the scope of the visit, the implementation processes of the projects implemented in Hurma and Lara facilities were examined.

Capacity Doubles in Lara

The capacity increase project at the Lara Wastewater Treatment Plant, carried out with an investment of approximately 1.5 billion TL, financed by the French Development Agency, was evaluated on-site. Detailed information was presented to the technical committee about the works that will double the current treatment capacity of the facility. The investigations focused on the contribution of the investment to the city's wastewater infrastructure.

Energy Recovery in Date Date Plant

The Waste Sludge Incineration and Energy Recovery Facility Project planned for the Hurma Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Electromechanical Equipment Supply and Installation investments were discussed. While aiming to utilize the sludge generated in the treatment processes and produce energy, the importance of the project in terms of environmental sustainability was emphasized.

Sustainable Cooperation Before COP31

In the meetings held before COP31 to be held in Antalya, the vision of water management that is resilient to climate change and based on circular economy was shared. It was agreed to expand the long-term cooperation between ASAT and the French Development Agency and support the city's environmental sustainability goals.

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