Hezhou Urban Water Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project

The development objectives of Hezhou Urban Water Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project for China are to improve flood risk management and reduce discharge of water pollutants in Hezhou Municipality. This project has three components. 1) The first component, Improving Flood Risk Resilience of the He River, aims to reduce flood risks along the mainstream He River by connecting mainstream to tributaries, improving flood drainage capacity, removing obstructions, and upgrade river infrastructure in the mainstream channel. 2) The second component, Improving Urban Drainage and Wastewater Management, aims to reduce urban waterlogging by diverting flood waters, enhancing tributary drainage capacities, and storing/absorbing flood waters in lakes, improved canals, and elements of green infrastructure; and at the same time, reduce water pollution by separating storm and sewage systems, and providing full collection and treatment of wastewater. 3) The third component, Institutional Strengthening, Capacity Building and Project Management, aims to strengthen the capacity and coordination of local institutions by using the development of an Integrated flood risk and urban drainage masterplan as a Coordination platform for coordinated water planning and management (led by Hezhou Municipality), support the development of smart water and flood monitoring systems, and support effective project management.