CHANGCHUN WAT SUPP &

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The main objectives of the project are to improve water supply in Changchun to meet the domestic needs of the urban population, support industrial growth, and control urban water pollution. The physical works include: (a) construction of a water transmission pipeline to convey water from the Second Songhua River to an impounding reservoir currently serving Changchun; construction of pumping stations, expansion and improvement of water treatment facilities and expansion of the capacity of the water distribution system; (b) construction of a trunk interceptor sewer and a primary sewage treatment plant and procurement of equipment and instruments for environmental quality monitoring and control; and (c) technical assistance to assist with design and construction supervision, to furnish management support to the water and sewerage companies including the preparation of a staff training program, and to implement a hazardous waste study. Institutionally, the project will reinforce the Changchun Water Supply Company, develop the Changchun Sewerage Company, strengthen water pollution control, establish appropriate pricing policies, improve operation practices, promote measures for water conservation and improve personnel management, including training of staff.