Germany to extend assistance for drinking water

KAVREPALANCHOWK: The German government has decided to extend assistance for the reconstruction of Dhulikhel Drinking Water Project which was damaged by the disaster two months back.

The German Embassy in Nepal is offering Rs 14.5 million via its aid agency, GIZ, to reconstruct the damaged water supply system, according to Mayor Ashok Byanju.

During a recent meeting with Dhulikhel Municipality Mayor Byanju, German Ambassador to Nepal Dr Thomas Prinz had vowed to provide monetary support to the municipality so that it would be able to reconstruct the damaged drinking water project.

The amount would be released immediately after a bilateral agreement on assistance, according to Byanju.

However, the municipality has estimated that it would cost over Rs 35 million for the reconstruction of the drinking water project.

With the damages of essential service, the people from ward no 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in the municipality have bearing the brunt.