Partnership #12: Five Communities Signed a Grant Agreement to Develop Water Supply and Sanitation Services

The partner communities of Selemet, Sagaidac, Suric, Codreni and Satul Nou have taken an important step towards improving public water supply and sanitation services by signing a grant agreement under the MĂ IMPLIC Project. The event marks the completion of the planning phase and the beginning of investment implementation that will strengthen inter-municipal cooperation and improve access to quality public services.

The grant agreement is the result of several years of joint work by the five local public authorities. Throughout this period, the partner communities assessed the current state of the service, prepared technical documentation, identified priority investments and established a framework for the joint management and development of the public water supply and sanitation service. With the agreement now signed, the partnership moves from planning to implementation, including public procurement procedures and infrastructure investments.

The total planned investment amounts to approximately MDL 6.9 million, of which 73% is financed through the MĂ IMPLIC Project grant, while 27% is contributed by the partner local public authorities.

Investments in a more reliable public service

During 2026-2027, the partnership will implement a series of investments designed to improve the performance, sustainability and resilience of the public water supply and sanitation service. Planned interventions include:

technical assessment of water sources;
preparation of technical designs for infrastructure modernization;
establishment of sanitary protection zones around water sources;
procurement of equipment for the service operator and pumping station;
installation of a photovoltaic park to reduce operational costs;
implementation of environmental protection and climate resilience measures.

These investments will strengthen the service’s operational capacity while improving efficiency, reducing operating costs and ensuring more sustainable service delivery.

Benefits for communities

The planned investments are expected to deliver tangible benefits for residents by providing:

safer access to drinking water;
a more reliable and efficient public service;
better protection of water resources and the environment;
improved comfort and quality of life for households and public institutions;
stronger cooperation among partner communities;
greater citizen participation in the development and oversight of public services.

The partnership between Selemet, Sagaidac, Suric, Codreni and Satul Nou demonstrates that neighbouring communities can achieve more when they work together. By combining their resources, expertise and long-term vision, local authorities can develop stronger, more resilient and more sustainable public services than they could individually.

These interventions are part of the MĂ IMPLIC Project – a civic engagement project in local governance, funded by the Swiss Government and implemented by SKAT.

📌 We remind you that 14 groups of local public authorities (LPAs) from Moldova will benefit from stronger local governance and improved access to quality public services, thanks to the support of the MĂ IMPLIC Project, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by SKAT.

The main objective of the MĂ IMPLIC Project is to contribute to the strengthening of local governance and to increase people’s access to better public services. The project provides support to local authorities and citizens in improving local administration, strategic planning, and the delivery of public services.

This initiative will bring direct benefits to approximately 106,000 citizens from the partner communities.

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