Project Title 

Overall Objective 

Output

Location

Type of investment

Description of investment

The intended works encompass:

• Excavation works;
• Removal and disposal of asbestos pipes;
• Laying of pipes;
• Construction of manholes;
• Filling and backfilling; and
• Reinstatement of road surface.

The works are divided in three sections:

• Trunk E – Urban section in a length of 764 m
• Trunk 1 – UN Buffer Zone in a length of 710 m
• Trunk 1 – East Part in a length of 2003 m

In total, 3477 meters of trunk sewer will be reconstructed.

In November 2025, it was decided that a 400mm HDPE pressure pipe in a total length of 2713 meters would be added to the project. This pipe will be used to transport part of the treated effluent from the Nicosia wastewater treatment plant to the Greek Cypriot community. The treated effluent will be used for irrigation purposes. This investment will be the first part of a larger project aiming at maximising the use of the water resources in Cyprus.

Intended beneficiary

Direct beneficiaries: Turkish Cypriot local community of Nicosia and Municipality of Nicosia

Indirect beneficiaries: all inhabitants of Nicosia

Scope of works

The Nicosia sewerage Trunk E was built in 1986 using asbestos pipes. It was a bi-communal project. Since then and after more than 30 years of operation, the original asbestos sections of the network are in a critical state with sections collapsing. In order not to block wastewater flow and risk overflow, the collapsed network is temporarily replaced by an open ditch which entails environmental, health and safety risks.  

In 2000, a 2 km section of the Trunk E was replaced due to the deterioration of the pipes. The Sewerage Board of Nicosia (SBN), responsible for the sections located in the southern parts of the city, completed the rehabilitation of a 1 km section in Nicosia in 2023. In total, 4,200 meters of pipes need to be replaced.

The implementation of the project benefits both communities. 

Actions taken by UNDP

Trunk E – Urban Section

1. Preparation of the designs
   The preparation of the designs was conducted by the beneficiary. They were finalised in March 2024. UNDP supported the beneficiary in the preparation of the bill of quantities and cost estimate.
2. Procurement of works
   An Invitation to Bid was launched in April 2024. The procurement process was completed at the beginning of June.
3. Implementation
   The contract was signed in mid-June 2024. The works started at the end of July. The works were completed in mid-October.

Trunk 1 – UN Buffer Zone

1. Preparation of the designs
   The preparation of the designs was completed at the end of June 2025.
2. Procurement of works
   A first ITB was launched at the beginning of July 2025. However, the process was unsuccessful.
   ITB was relaunched at the end of December 2025.
   Procurement process was completed in June 2026.
3. Implementation
   Contract signature: August 2026
   Expected completion of works: November 2026

Trunk 1 – East Part

1. Preparation of the designs
   The preparation of the designs was conducted by the beneficiary. They were finalised in September 2024. UNDP supported the beneficiary in the preparation of the bill of quantities and cost estimate.
2. Procurement of works
   ITB launched in October 2024. 
   Procurement process completed in August 2025.
3. Implementation
   Contract signed: 18 September 2025
   Commencement date: 1 November 2025
   Substantive completion of works: 4 June 2026