An opening ceremony of a new drinking water line was held in Yardimli

   President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended a ceremony in the Youth Park to mark the construction of a new drinking water line laid to the city of Yardimli.

   First, the head of state was informed about the work carried out in the park. It was noted that recreation areas, broad gardens and a modern fountain have been set up in the park.

   Then, President Ilham Aliyev met with representatives of the district public.

   Speaking about the important infrastructure projects carried out in Yardimli in recent years, the President stressed that the overhaul of the Masalli-Yardimli highway carried out seven years ago, the construction of a gas pipeline and the implementation of other projects had given an impetus to the development of the district. President Ilham Aliyev noted that the ongoing laying of gas lines to mountain villages, the improvement of roads and water supply of settlements were conducted in parallel with the country’s dynamic development. The President described the construction of a new water main to the district as a significant event and congratulated local residents on this occasion.

   District resident Feyruz Sultanov expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the care and attention being paid to the development of Yardimli.

   Then, President Ilham Aliyev reviewed the stands describing the technical parameters of water supply and sewage systems of Yardimli District and the master plan of the city’s water supply system.

   Informing the head of state, the chairman of the "Land Reclamation and Water Management of the Republic of Azerbaijan" Open Joint Stock Company, Ahmad Ahmadzadeh, said that the first phase of the project envisaged the construction of the main line supplying drinking water to the district center and a D300-400mm sewage collector. The rest of the work is scheduled for completion in 2014. The Vilash River flowing through the territory of Yardimli District is to be used for the provision of drinking water. The project provides for continuous and round-the-clock supply of the city with drinking water in the volume of 150 liters per capita.

   President Ilham Aliyev launched the facility symbolizing the supply of drinking to Yardimli District.