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ENMWUA secures $77 million federal appropriation for Eastern New Mexico rural water system

The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority has secured $77 million from the US Bureau of Reclamation to continue construction of its rural water system. Combined with recent state funding, ENMWUA has approximately $95.7 million to complete 16.3 miles of large diameter pipelines, delivering water from Ute Reservoir to five member communities and Cannon Air Force Base.

3 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

Delhi initiates 550 million INR pre-cast drainage infrastructure project to mitigate industrial corridor waterlogging

The Delhi government has launched a 550 million INR drainage infrastructure project along the Narela-Bawana Road to combat severe monsoon waterlogging. Utilizing advanced pre-cast concrete blocks, the 9.5-kilometer network is scheduled for an accelerated three-month completion to secure critical transit routes for local trade hubs.

3 days ago • India

Water & Sanitation

EtihadWE secures AED 1.046 billion agreement for Fujairah seawater desalination facility

Etihad Water and Electricity has finalized an AED 1.046 billion engineering agreement with a consortium led by NMDC Infra to develop the Fujairah I desalination plant. Utilizing reverse osmosis technology, the project aims to enhance water security and industrial capacity in the Northern Emirates through a strategic public-private partnership.

3 days ago • United Arab Emirates

Investments & Funding

EIB global returns to Pakistan after decade with €160m for Housing and Water projects

EIB Global has committed €160 million to Pakistan its first financing in a decade including €100 million for Sindh’s post-flood housing reconstruction and €60 million for two water filtration plants in Karachi.

3 days ago • Pakistan

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Indian Hume Pipe secures ₹4.59 billion water supply order in Warangal from Telangana Government

Indian Hume Pipe Company has received a Letter of Acceptance for a ₹458.69 crore order from Telangana’s Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department for a water supply improvement scheme in Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation, funded under UIDF.

3 days ago • India

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Western Australia commits $2.7 billion to water security in 2026-27 budget

The Cook Labor Government has announced a $2.7 billion investment in water infrastructure for the 2026-27 financial year, part of a four-year $6.4 billion capital works programme. Funding covers the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant ($606 million), a new Regional Water Source Fund ($52.9 million), and maintenance programmes, supporting water security across metropolitan Perth and regional WA.

3 days ago • Australia

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LCESPL-HCC JV wins ₹ 29.18 billion water infrastructure contract for Navi Mumbai water supply project

The LCESPL-HCC joint venture has received a ₹ 29.18 billion contract from CIDCO to construct a 22.21 km TBM tunnel and a 250 MLD water treatment plant in Raigad, with HCC’s share at ₹ 11 billion, under a 15-year DBO model.

3 days ago • India

Water & Sanitation

World Bank approves $225 million for Syria water and health infrastructure recovery

The World Bank has approved $225 million in IDA grant financing for two projects in Syria to restore water supply and wastewater infrastructure and improve primary health care services. The projects aim to benefit approximately 4.5 million Syrians, addressing severe damage from fourteen years of conflict that reduced water supply by 40% and damaged 70% of wastewater treatment plants.

3 days ago • Syrian Arab Republic

Water & Sanitation

USDA invests $11 million in Kansas rural water infrastructure upgrades

The US Department of Agriculture has announced $11,018,000 in loans and grants for water infrastructure projects across rural Kansas. Funding covers emergency generators, SCADA system upgrades, water transmission lines, storage tanks, and sewer collection improvements in communities including Stafford, St. John, Linn Valley, Mankato, and Toronto.

3 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

Serbia secures €66 million EBRD loan for multipurpose dam infrastructure in the Kolubara basin

Serbia has secured a €66 million sovereign loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to finance the Pambukovica dam. Located in the flood-prone Kolubara River basin, this multipurpose infrastructure project aims to bolster climate resilience, enhance regional water security, and protect local communities through sustainable water management.

3 days ago • Serbia

Water & Sanitation

West Virginia American Water invests $1.6 million in South Charleston water infrastructure project

West Virginia American Water has announced a $1.6 million infrastructure investment in South Charleston, the first phase of a multi-phased effort to replace aging water mains in the Armour View area. The project includes installing 1,800 feet of new 8-inch main on Lincoln Drive and replacing 820 feet on Chestnut Street.

3 days ago • United States

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New Zealand government lends $18 million for Hawke's Bay water storage feasibility

The New Zealand government has provided an $18 million loan from its Regional Infrastructure Fund to advance the Tukituki Water Security Project in Hawke's Bay. The funding will support detailed engineering and commercial work for a proposed storage facility on the Makaroro River, which would be the region's largest capital project since 1993.

3 days ago • New Zealand

Water & Sanitation

South Dakota approves $150.7 million for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure

The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $150.7 million in loans and grants for water and waste management projects across 31 communities and districts. The funding package includes $133.9 million in low-interest loans and $16.9 million in grants for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste systems.

3 days ago • United States

Investments & Funding

African Development Bank outlines $209 million strategy for Lesotho with private sector focus

The African Development Bank has launched a $209 million Country Strategy Paper for Lesotho covering 2025-2030, introducing non-sovereign operations for the first time. The strategy prioritises sustainable infrastructure and institutional capacity, aiming to unlock private investment in tourism and other sectors amid fiscal pressures.

3 days ago • Lesotho