Cyprus regularly faces a shortage of fresh water. The situation is becoming more critical every year.
The main problem is the lack of fresh water resources. Almost all underground springs and keys now have "spoilt" water. Either it has become salty due to the proximity of the sea, or it is enriched with minerals that are harmful to the human body. The island is therefore building reservoirs to collect and recycle rainwater.
On Friday 24 May, the Limassol Water Board (SYL) announced that a new reservoir will soon be available in the Kato Polemidia area.
Specifically, the authority has signed an agreement for the construction of a reservoir with a volume of more than 2,000m2. The project includes the installation of new pipelines, control wells with flow meters, switches and equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the reservoir, as well as the landscaping of the surrounding area.
Construction is expected to begin as early as June 2024 and will take about 20 months. The reservoir is expected to be operational by February 2026 at the latest. Once the project is completed, the reservoir will be able to supply water to the area west of the Limassol Central Hospital.
The cost of the project is estimated at €787,383. The money for its implementation will come from the budget of the Limassol Water Supply Authority (SYL). The construction of the new water storage tank is expected to significantly improve the quality of service provided by the Authority.