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Water and Sanitation: "By the end of 2012, all problems will be solved"
27.05.2011 - Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves said the government hopes to have solved all the problems related to water and sanitation in Praia by end of 2012. The announcement was made during his visit on Thursday, 26, for projects of water supply and sanitation in the capital.
The production and supply of water in Praia will be settled by Monday. The promise was left by José Maria Neves, during his visit to the Pumping Station Hill Slug.
Alongside the immediate scenario, the prime minister highlighted the fact that they are being made "substantial investment" in this area, "more than four million stories locally." In addition to the pumping stations built or under construction, said the installation of new water networks to the north and west of the beach - 7 km in length - with the aim of "improving the quality of water that is consumed" .
Towards the end of this year, advancing the completion of construction of the new desalination plant, leading JMN claims that "by mid-2012, we will be doubling the production capacity and distribution we have now."
Sanitation
For sanitation, the Head of Government says it is planned to increase coverage of sewerage system, particularly in the north of the city, placing a special focus for connecting the home to the public, with ongoing measures to provide support to various families accordingly. With regard to solid waste management, JMN spoke of the ongoing construction of the landfill for the entire island of Santiago. Currently, he says, "are being made available to the Boards the necessary equipment for the collection and processing of waste."
Privatization of Electra
Asked about the likely privatization of Electra, the prime minister explained that the company, such as TACV, "will be restructured and there will be a substantial improvement of management capacity. I think for that to happen, we must rely on private partners, "he says. Ends by saying that "now we are discussing and doing all studies. In the year 2012 we have completely restructured the two companies. Our partners, those who support us with budget support, also show, according to the government's position, the need to quickly make this restructuring, to help us in the effort we are doing by consolidation in Cape Verde. "
