Name of the Project
Sfax sea water desalination plant.
Location
City of Sfax ,south-east of Tunis, in Tunisia.
Project Owner/s
National Company for the Exploitation and Distribution of Water (Sonede).
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a sea water desalination plant with the capacity to produce 100 000 m3/d and the potential to increase capacity to 200 000 m3/d in subsequent phases.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The Japan International Cooperation Agency will provide a loan of $295-million for the project, repayable over 25 years.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Sonede, tel +216 71 887 000 or email sonede@sonede.com.tn.