CDB Funding Saint Lucia Water Supply Improvement Project

The population served by Saint Lucia’s Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) is to benefit from a USD749,619 Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) investment aimed at improving the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the country’s water supply and sewerage services. Technical assistance is being provided to develop a climate-resilient water supply and wastewater masterplan and improve WASCO’s capacity to assess climate risk and plan for future climate-resilient investments in the sector. This will ensure that the company can deliver safe drinking water and wastewater management services efficiently and sustainably. The service improvement will benefit WASCO’s current customers and help accommodate its steadily increasing new customer base. CDB Division Chief, Environmental Sustainability, Ms. Valerie Isaac, said the technical assistance will empower WASCO to address the impacts of climate change on its operations and strengthen its capacity to deal with climate change-related issues. “WASCO will be able to assess climate risks, and identify, prioritise, and execute suitable programmes and projects that enhance the resilience of water supply and sewerage services, and the masterplan will provide key stakeholders with comprehensive guidance for prioritised investments.,” Ms. Isaac said. She added that women will be targeted for training and capacity building, as they are critical to...