Sewerage - Projects

The sewerage project was constructed in phases and covered the entire Greater Limassol Area under the jurisdiction of the Sewerage Board of Limassol-Amathus (SBLA). The construction of the A Phase began in 1992 and was completed in 1995, while the first stage of the B Phase (Stage B1) started in 1999 and was completed in 2004.

The second and final stage of B Phase (Stage B2) commenced in August 2006 with the expansion works of the Moni biological treatment plant. These works were completed in September 2008, and the new facility, once it became operational, could handle 40,000 cubic metres of wastewater per day, compared to the previous capacity of 20,000 cubic metres before the expansion. Additionally, during this phase, the second biological treatment plant of Western Limassol was constructed, with a capacity of 13,000 cubic metres per day. The construction works of Stage B2 continued and were completed in the first half of 2024.

Since the gradual construction of the sewerage system began in 1992, more than €350 million has been spent until 2024. These works have nearly covered the entire area under SBLA’s jurisdiction, with approximately 30,000 properties connected, serving around 150,000 people.

These projects have significantly contributed to improving the quality of life, freeing the city from numerous environmental issues.

The stormwater drainage projects are also of great importance, as they have substantially mitigated the flooding problems previously faced by the city. During Phase B2, approximately 50 km of stormwater drainage networks were constructed at a total cost exceeding €50 million, successfully protecting a large part of the city from floods.

Contract E13 – Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant and Recycled Water Production Facility in Western Limassol

Contract F5 – Flood Protection Works in Greater Limassol

This project concerns the construction of the Major Flood Protection Project in Greater Limassol, extending across all five municipalities of the Greater Limassol area.

The implementation of this project began in September 2018 with the selection of the consulting engineers Z&A P. Antonaropoulos & Partners AME, who were responsible for preparing the study, tender documents, and project supervision. The contract for the execution of the project, valued at €16.2 million plus VAT, was signed in February 2021 between the SBLA and the contractor. The project was initiated in April 2021 by the contractor Iacovou Zemco JV and lasted 30 months. It was successfully completed on schedule in September 2023.

With the installation of approximately 21 kilometres of pipeline culverts and large-sized box culverts, the volume of surface water that previously caused flooding in specific areas of the city within the municipalities of Limassol, Kato Polemidia, Mesa Yitonia, Ayios Athanasios, and Yermasoyia is now redirected towards riverbeds and existing stormwater systems. This ensures that water does not flow further south towards the city centre.

The project, with a total cost of approximately €20 million (including study and execution), was implemented under the Cohesion Policy Programme "THALEIA 2021-2027", with co-financing from the EU.

Contract F8 – City Centre Flood Protection Works

This project involves the construction of stormwater culverts along Navarinou Street, Ayias Fylaxeos Street, N.P. Lanitis Street, Thessalonikis Street, and other streets in the city centre area. The studies and plans were initially prepared in 2014 through collaboration between Limassol Municipality, the Department of Public Works, and the SBLA. They were subsequently reviewed by consulting engineers with the aim of not only addressing flooding in the Castle area but also reducing runoff towards the city's main commercial street, Anexartisias Street.

As part of the Major Flood Protection Project for Limassol’s city centre, three large stormwater culverts have been constructed, with a total length exceeding four kilometres. These culverts channel rainwater towards the bed of the Garyllis River, preventing water from flowing into the city's historic centre.

The construction works commenced in early 2022 and were completed in April 2024. The project’s total cost amounts to approximately €7 million.

Contract E14: Restoration/Renovation of the Main Sewer Collector Pipeline and Manholes

The project commenced in November 2019 and was completed in March 2021, with a total cost of €8 million. This pioneering and award-winning project involved the internal lining of the main sewer pipeline with a specialised material, extending its lifespan by an additional 50 years. Its innovative method enabled the entire project to be executed without any excavations, in the shortest possible time, and with zero accidents.

Contract E10: Design, Construction, and Operation of Major Pumping Station Z in the New Port Area

Contract E10 represents a major infrastructure project for the SBLA, featuring the most important pumping station constructed in recent years as part of the network expansions. The completion of Pumping Station Z serves a large area of Western Limassol, including the parishes of Zakaki and Ayios Spyridonas, as well as key commercial developments such as the Casino and My Mall, along with other major residential projects in the region.

As part of the Project, the following were constructed:

• Sewer pipelines that collect wastewater from the area and direct it via gravity to Pumping Station Z.
• Pumping Station Z, built to the latest specifications, where a preliminary screening of the wastewater takes place before it is pumped northward.
• Pressure pipelines extending up to 3.5 km northward, transporting wastewater to the New Biological Wastewater Treatment and Recycled Water Production Plant of Western Limassol for further processing.

The project, valued at €6 million, was tendered in 2016, commenced in September 2020 by the "Elbiomec-Karkanias" joint venture, and was completed in May 2024.

Contract E17: Study and Construction of Sewerage Networks and Pumping Stations in the Communities of Pyrgos and Parekklisia

This project involves the study and construction of wastewater collection networks and pumping stations in the communities of Pyrgos and Parekklisia, as part of Cyprus' compliance with Directive 91/271/EEC. These two communities have been incorporated into the sewerage service area of the Sewerage Board of Limassol-Amathus (SBLA), and through the newly constructed collection networks and pumping stations, they will be connected to SBLA's Recycled Water Production Plant in Moni. The project is co-financed by the EU Cohesion Fund.

The project consists of three construction contracts:

E17A: Sewerage System in Pyrgos Community
Start Date: 28/09/2020
Total Contract Budget: Approximately €6 million
Contractor: CYFIELD CONSTRUCTIONS LTD

The construction of the sewerage system in Pyrgos is implemented with gravity pipelines ranging from 160mm to 400mm in diameter, spanning 27,180 metres, including 700 public sewer manholes and pressure pipelines of 315mm diameter, extending 900 metres. The Project is nearly completed, with final delivery expected by September 2024.

E17B: Sewerage System in Parekklisia Community
Start Date: 28/09/2020
Total Contract Budget: Approximately €4.5 million
Contractor: CYFIELD CONSTRUCTIONS LTD

The sewerage system in Parekklisia has been constructed with gravity pipelines ranging from 160mm to 315mm in diameter, covering a total length of 21,330 metres, along with 590 public sewer manholes. The project was completed in February 2024.

E17C: Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Two Pumping Stations in Pyrgos Community
Contract Signing Date: 2/09/2021
Total Contract Budget: Approximately €1.6 million (€1.3 million for design and construction and approximately €259,000 for operation and maintenance over five years)
Contractor: MIHANIKI PERIVALLONTOS Α.Ε.

The construction of the pumping stations will connect the gravity sewer systems of both communities to the existing system that leads to the SBLA’s Recycled Water Production Plant in Moni. Notably, both communities are already significantly benefiting from the plant’s operation, as local farmers utilise a large portion of the recycled water for irrigation. The project was completed in January 2024.

Sewerage System for Government Housing Estates / Self-Housing Settlements (Contract F1)

The SBLA has launched a tender for the construction of the public wastewater sewerage system within the following nine (9) Government Housing Settlements / Self-Housing Settlements in the wider urban and suburban areas of Limassol:

• Mouttagiaka Self-Housing Settlement
• Ayia Fyla Self-Housing Settlement
• Pano Polemidia (Karmiotissa) Self-Housing Settlement
• Kato Polemidia (West of Nikaia Street) Self-Housing Settlement
• Kato Polemidia (East of Nikaia Street) Self-Housing Settlement
• Ayios Nikolaos Settlement
• Ayios Ioannis Settlement
• Agios Spyridonas Settlement
• Omonia Settlement

Following an evaluation of the submitted bids, the contract was awarded to the joint venture MEDCON-TEKAL (F1) JV. The contract between SBLA and the contractor was signed on 15 September 2023.

The contract value amounts to €12.8 million, excluding VAT. The cost of constructing the public sewerage network in estates located within municipal areas will be covered by funds from the Department of Town Planning and Housing, while for estates located in community areas, the cost will be covered by the Water Development Department. The administrative costs of the project will be covered by SBLA.

Construction works began in mid-February 2024 and are expected to last 30 months. The project involves the construction of a network approximately 44 km long, which will serve over 3,200 properties.

Additionally, a separate tender is being prepared for the construction of private sewerage systems within individual properties, with works expected to commence in 2024 and be completed within 36 months. The construction costs of this contract will be fully covered by the Department of Town Planning and Housing.

Contract E19: Sewerage Project in the Community of Palodia

Construction of the Sewerage Network for Wastewater and Stormwater in the community of Palodia. The study and supervision of the project have been assigned to the joint venture "ROIKOS CONSULTING ENGINEERS S.A. - Z&A P. ANTONAROPOULOS & ASSOCIATES S.A. CONSULTING ENGINEERS".

The project will cover an area of approximately three square kilometres. The wastewater network to be constructed is estimated to extend around 28 kilometres, serving a population of approximately 4,500 residents. In addition to the construction of the wastewater network, the project also includes the development of a 1.6-kilometre-long stormwater drainage system.

Construction works are expected to commence in early 2025, with an estimated cost of approximately €10.5 million.

Sewerage Project in the Kouris Complex

The Project involves the construction of the sewerage system in the Municipality of Ypsonas and the Communities of Kolossi, Erimi, Trachoni, Episkopi, Tserkez Tsiflik, Asomatos, and Akrotiri.

The project implementation falls under the obligations of the Republic of Cyprus to comply with Directive 91/271/EEC on urban wastewater treatment, and has been assigned to the SBLA by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment.

Ayios Athanasios Stormwater Retention Lake

The creation of the Ayios Athanasios Stormwater Retention Lake is part of the SBLA’s broader plan for the city's overall flood protection. It is considered an environmentally beneficial method of stormwater management. It aligns with the SBLA’s policy of developing Sustainable Stormwater Management Systems, as it enriches the underground aquifer and reduces the need to construct large and costly stormwater drainage systems.

The Lake is located within the area of Ayios Athanasios Municipality, adjacent to the southern side of the motorway, between the Ayios Athanasios (Linopetra) and Mesa Yitonia roundabouts. It is a natural basin where the main branch of the Vathia River collects rainwater, originating from the traditional centre of Ayios Athanasios, flowing along Linopetra Avenue, and discharging into the sea.

The Ayios Athanasios Lake will cover an area of approximately 12,000 square metres, with a capacity of around 70,000 cubic metres. It has been designed for a 25-year return period and a peak flow of 25 cubic metres of water per second. The estimated construction cost is €3 million.

With the creation of the lake, large volumes of rainwater flowing into the river will be retained, preventing the risk of river overflow. The water will then be gradually and systematically released downstream in a controlled manner, minimising potential issues in adjacent riverside areas.

The SBLA is already in an advanced stage of securing the required land, which will be acquired through two methods: expropriation of private land and leasing of state-owned land. The environmental study for the project has already been completed.

The SBLA intends for the Ayios Athanasios Retention Lake to become a landmark for the area. Plans include enhanced landscaping, as well as the creation of a surrounding walkway or cycle path with lighting, benches, and trees for public use.