Swiss Head of Cooperation Inspects Progress of WPIP/MIP V Project Investments in Lezhë Water and Sewerage Infrastructure
The Head of Swiss Cooperation in Albania, Mr. Arnold Philipp, visited the Regional Water and Sewerage Company of Lezhë (UKRL) on Thursday, 29 May 2025 to closely monitor the progress of the transformative WPIP/MIP V project—a landmark €16 million investment in the region’s water sector. During the visit, Mr. Philipp was welcomed by the Director […]
Vlora Modernizes Metering Systems to Enhance Water Efficiency and Reduce Losses
Vlora is undertaking a significant upgrade of its water metering systems, a crucial step towards enhancing network efficiency, reducing water losses, and ensuring accurate consumption data. This ambitious initiative, part of the WPIP MIP V programme, extends its reach across all city districts, benefiting both tourist hotspots and residential areas alike, as engineers and workers […]
Elbasan Sees Major Advancements in MIP V Water Supply Network
The MIP V program continues to make remarkable progress in modernizing Elbasan’s water supply network, delivering long-term solutions to one of the city’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. According to the latest project update, thousands of residents are already benefiting from improved access to clean, reliable water. To date, approximately 88% of the planned distribution network […]
New Water Supply Infrastructure for Kakarriq, Gocaj, and Kodër Marlekaj Residents
A transformative upgrade to the drinking water infrastructure is nearing completion in the Shengjin, Kakarriq, Gocaj, and Kodër Marlekaj areas, as part of the final phase of the Water Sector Perfomance and Investment Program / Municipal Infrastructure Program V (WPIP / MIP V) funded by EU, KfW and SECO. Designed to ensure a safe and […]
Fier’s Water Distribution Network Nears Completion
As part of the final phase of the Water Sector Perfomance and Investment Program / Municipal Infrastructure Program V (WPIP / MIP V) funded by EU, KfW and SECO, the Fier water distribution system is rapidly upgraded. Contractors have already laid 21,178 meters of new water pipelines, achieving 99,2% of the planned 21,936 meters. Two […]
Rapid Progress on Water Supply Line Construction in Vlora
The construction of Vlora’s new water supply line is moving forward at a rapid pace, as part of the WPIP MIP V Programme. This project aims to modernize the city’s water infrastructure in line with international standards, ensuring a reliable and sustainable service for the local community. The construction of the new water supply line […]
Lezha Advances in Disaster Risk Management with Key Public Hearing
On Friday, December 27, 2024, the Municipality of Lezha hosted a significant public hearing to address measures for disaster risk management and cost recovery, under the auspices of the WPIP/MIP V project. This initiative marks a decisive step in tackling the persistent challenges posed by recurring floods in the region. The hearing brought together a […]
Ground breaking ceremony in Lezhë sets the start of the works on the WPIP / MIP V 16 million Euro investment measures
Lezha is the next station where the “Performance-Based Water Sector Program / Municipal Infrastructure V” WPIP/MIP V is under implementation. This program envisages investing an amount of 16 million euros in the Municipality of Lezha where, in addition to improving the supply of potable and safe water, a special attention has been paid to the […]
WPIP/MIP V trains UKR Vlorë staff on using GIS system
The WPIP/MIP V Institutional Consultant team successfully carried out a four day training (17-21 July) on GIS (Geographic Information System Technology) for Vlorë Regional Water and Sewerage Company staff. During the training, 4 staff of the UKR Vlorë were trained. The compentent use of GIS presents a valuable tool in the ongoing efforts, to reduce […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony of WPIP / MIP V Programme – Kafaraj, Fier
The WPIP MIP V programme has officially started the construction phase. After a voluminous work in the feasibility study, architectural and engineering projects, the implementation phase is now underway, where thanks to the support of KfW, the European Union and SECO through the WPIP/MIP V Program (Program of Performance and Investments in the Water Sector […]