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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Govt urges World Bank to restructure KWSSIP
ISLAMABAD: The government has requested the World Bank for restructuring of Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) to complete activities that suffered from the implementation delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2022 floods and delays in procurement of critical activities. Official documents revealed that this restructuring for KWSSIP involves: (i) change in client name, (ii) closing date extension and subsequent change in disbursement and implementation schedule, (iii) reallocation between expenditure categories, and (iv) change in results framework. The $40 million International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loan for KWSSIP was approved on June 27, 2019. The project is co-financed with a loan of $40 million from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve access to safe water services in Karachi and to increase the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB)'s financial and operational performance. World Bank approves $240m for Karachi's water & sanitation project The current project closing date is June 30, 2025. The project comprises three components: Component 1—Operational and Enabling Environment Reform; Component 2—Infrastructure Investments; and Component 3—Project Management and Studies. This is the first restructuring of the project. The implementation arrangements of the projects will remain the same. Government has requested a twelve-month project closing date extension for both the World Bank and the AIIB's loans until June 30, 2026. This extension is required to complete activities that suffered from the implementation delay due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2022 floods and delays in procurement of critical activities (bulk meters and customer meters). Activities include the establishment of pilot District Metering Areas (DMAs), works to reduce energy consumption, development of an asset management program, completion of the water and sewerage masterplan and commissioning of the chlorination dosing stations will be completed within the 12 months closing date extension and hence, achieving the PDOs. Due to higher-than-expected costs in component 1 for building customer service centers and of the Institutional Reform Studies, some funding is reallocated from components 2 and 3 to component 1. Relative to the original investment plan at preparation, this will result in a reduced scope of energy efficiency investments in component 2 and of studies conducted in component 3. It is proposed to change the target date of all unachieved indicators to match the closing date extension as all indicators are expected to be achieved by then. Progress toward achieving the PDO and Implementation Progress are rated Moderately Satisfactory as of the last Implementation Status and Results Report (ISR) in November 2024. The performance ratings for components, financial management, project management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and safeguards are also moderately satisfactory. As of May 6, 2025, disbursement from the IBRD allocation reached $30.62 million out of the allocated budget of $40 million (76.55 per cent) in addition to $33.248mn (83.12 per cent) from the AIIB co-financing loan. More than 90 percent of the project proceeds are committed in signed contracts and the remaining balance are planned to be fully committed by June 30, 2025, through variation orders to some ongoing works contracts and awarding of the remaining studies envisioned under the project such as the updating of the Geographical Information System (GIS) and the development of asset management system. Implementation progress, financial utilisation, and reforms momentum have improved recently (though the latter is still slow). The Project is expected to utilize around $2.0 million by June 30, 2025. The overall risk rating under SORT was changed in the last ISR from High to Substantial recognising improvements in handling risk mitigation measures. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
GIS technology improves water distribution and billing efficiency in Coimbatore's 24/7 supply project
The 24/7 drinking water project, being implemented in 60 wards of Coimbatore's pre-2011 city limits, has led to improvements in water distribution and billing efficiency through the integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. The project targets 1.5 lakh house service connections (HSCs). As of now, 1,27,856 connections have been provided. Of the planned 1,822 km of pipeline, 1,758.84 km have been laid. Of the 33 service reservoirs (overhead tanks) proposed, 29 have been completed and work is in progress on the remaining four. The project also includes creation of 97 District Metering Areas (DMAs)—zoned segments of the distribution network with 2,000 to 3,000 connections each. These zones are monitored for flow and pressure to optimise supply. So far, 57 DMAs have been commissioned. Of these, 41 receive continuous supply, while 16 currently receive intermittent supply. The project includes a Real-time Operation Performance System (ROPeS), which integrates infrastructure from the main pipeline to household taps within a central GIS platform. This allows real-time monitoring of parameters such as flow, pressure, quality, and the number of connections receiving water. According to the official leading the project, the GIS technology has enabled accurate and efficient management. 'Billing efficiency has risen from 40% in 2019 to 100% in 2025, and water wastage has been reduced to 15%,' the official said. Before GIS integration, tap operators tracked supply manually using drawings, and there was no consolidated data on supply, billing, or losses. 'Earlier, leakages could take weeks or even months to identify and repair. Now, we are able to detect leaks within six hours and initiate repairs quickly,' the official added. The GIS platform also works in tandem with a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which raises alerts when water quality falls below standards.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ameresco to Modernize Water Infrastructure, Drive Cost-Savings and Resource Efficiency in Texas
The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure in the City of Cleveland is projected to recover approximately $6.8 million in water and sewer revenue. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & CLEVELAND, Texas, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced the completion of a water infrastructure modernization project for the City of Cleveland, Texas. The project kicked off in 2024 and is estimated to generate over $2.5 million in positive cash flow for the City over a 15-year term. The contract includes the replacement and installation of failed meters or meters that are past their useful life as well as data integration of water meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) components across the City. In addition, the new AMI system includes a customer portal for easy access and visibility of water consumption for its users. The City of Cleveland anticipates significant operational savings as the new system will reduce the need to manually read meters as well as the need for re-reads and roll a truck for move-in and move-out reads. Additional operational savings are expected from the reduced need for meter replacements, man hours, and the elimination of customer service issues. "We started out with a small pilot project and the thought that we could do this project using our own staff," said Roger Brooks, Public Works Director from the City of Cleveland. "We quickly realized it was much more complicated and had a lot more moving parts than we could handle while performing our normal daily tasks. By partnering with Ameresco, they were able to quickly determine an accurate scope of work, provide a firm, fixed turn-key price, and then efficiently execute all aspects of the construction and data integration required to successfully implement this project for the City. " Ameresco installed the AMI system including replacing water meters with new solid-state meters, retrofitting meters with new AMI radios, and verifying the data and installation of additional radios and meters. The new meters are expected to provide increased accuracy, an estimated jump from 90.7% to 98.5%, and drive revenue recapture. Ameresco also integrated all the data from the new system into the City's existing billing software, which included the software setup and training of City staff. The AMI system will provide transparent daily water usage so that citizens can have confidence in billing accuracy of their water consumption. "Our team is dedicated to helping cities solve complex infrastructure challenges," said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. "It is always rewarding to see our customers reap the benefits of critical infrastructure upgrades while seeing the long-term impact on reduced operational costs while providing tangible benefits to their citizens." To learn more about the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems offered by Ameresco, visit About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit The announcement of a customer's entry into a project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco's overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco's overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco's previously reported contracted backlog as of March 31, 2025. View source version on Contacts Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, news@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ameresco to Modernize Water Infrastructure, Drive Cost-Savings and Resource Efficiency in Texas
The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure in the City of Cleveland is projected to recover approximately $6.8 million in water and sewer revenue. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & CLEVELAND, Texas, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced the completion of a water infrastructure modernization project for the City of Cleveland, Texas. The project kicked off in 2024 and is estimated to generate over $2.5 million in positive cash flow for the City over a 15-year term. The contract includes the replacement and installation of failed meters or meters that are past their useful life as well as data integration of water meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) components across the City. In addition, the new AMI system includes a customer portal for easy access and visibility of water consumption for its users. The City of Cleveland anticipates significant operational savings as the new system will reduce the need to manually read meters as well as the need for re-reads and roll a truck for move-in and move-out reads. Additional operational savings are expected from the reduced need for meter replacements, man hours, and the elimination of customer service issues. "We started out with a small pilot project and the thought that we could do this project using our own staff," said Roger Brooks, Public Works Director from the City of Cleveland. "We quickly realized it was much more complicated and had a lot more moving parts than we could handle while performing our normal daily tasks. By partnering with Ameresco, they were able to quickly determine an accurate scope of work, provide a firm, fixed turn-key price, and then efficiently execute all aspects of the construction and data integration required to successfully implement this project for the City. " Ameresco installed the AMI system including replacing water meters with new solid-state meters, retrofitting meters with new AMI radios, and verifying the data and installation of additional radios and meters. The new meters are expected to provide increased accuracy, an estimated jump from 90.7% to 98.5%, and drive revenue recapture. Ameresco also integrated all the data from the new system into the City's existing billing software, which included the software setup and training of City staff. The AMI system will provide transparent daily water usage so that citizens can have confidence in billing accuracy of their water consumption. "Our team is dedicated to helping cities solve complex infrastructure challenges," said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. "It is always rewarding to see our customers reap the benefits of critical infrastructure upgrades while seeing the long-term impact on reduced operational costs while providing tangible benefits to their citizens." To learn more about the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems offered by Ameresco, visit About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit The announcement of a customer's entry into a project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco's overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco's overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco's previously reported contracted backlog as of March 31, 2025. View source version on Contacts Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, news@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
