SHANGHAI ENVIRONMENT PROJECT

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The Shanghai Environment Project supports achievement of a sustainable environment for the long-term economic and social development of Shanghai, while providing a competitive framework for industrial growth. In particular, the project will focus on improving and protecting drinking water quality and controlling pollution. The main components would comprise: (a) construction of a major raw water supply intake, pump stations, multibarrel supply main, improvements to existing water treatment facilities and distribution network; (b) engineering protection measures in the Upper Huangpu River Catchment; (c) wastewater collection and treatment in Songjiang Town; (d) construction of a water quality monitoring facility; (e) investments in mechanical plant and civil works to improve solid waste, nightsoil and hazardous wastes collection and disposal; and (f) technical assistance and training, including preparation of a water supply master plan, geographic information systems development in support of planning and the Shanghai Reform Action Plan, water supply management and environmental monitoring, institutional strengthening, feasibility studies and future project preparation.