TIRANA, May 26 /ATA/ For the first time a project for separation of rainwater from sewers will be implemented in Albania bringing in a European standard in this very sensitive area and enabling better livelihood and tourism conditions.
The project will be implemented in Lezha thanks to the constant support of Switzerland.
Ambassador of Switzerland in Tirana, Adrian Maitre, Minister of Interior Sandër Lleshaj and Civil Emergencies Director General, Haki Çako, visited the municipality of Lezha.
The project on disciplining the sewers and rainwaters, water supply system in “Mother Teresa” neighbourhood, Shëngjin and Gocaj-Kakarriq, as well as the opportunity for a new fire station were the highlight of the meeting.
Minister Lleshaj said that the visit of Swiss ambassador in Lezha aims to encourage the joint projects in this municipality.
“Also, the design, construction and equipping of a fire station up to the European standards will be an important objective. The implementation of pilot projects, which can be replicated in other municipalities is seen as an approach of interest. Thank -you to Switzerland for its continuous and multifaceted support, ” said Lleshaj.
The mayor of Lezha, Pjerin Ndreu, assessed that support in vocational education, waste management etc. are some of the areas where Switzerland has provided significant support in Lezha.
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