Improvement of the sewage network and waste water treatment in Municipality of Herceg Novi, defined in the National Action Plan of Montenegro (NAP) for the implementation of the LBS Protocol and its Regional Plans in the Framework of the SAP-MED with the
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Description
The town of Herceg Novi has a piped sewerage system, which is in a reasonably good condition and provides almost full coverage of the urban area of the town itself. Wastewaters are collected through the coastal collector reaching from Igalo to Meljine. Beyond Meljine towards Kamenari (Rivijera) sewage is disposed through numerous small sewerage networks with short and shallow sea outfalls. This greatly endangers the bacteriological water quality near the coast, where bathing activities take place. The percentage of service connections in these areas is relatively low and estimated at less than 20%. Bathing water quality in many beaches does not meet the relevant national and international standards.
The long-term aim is to provide all settlements along the Boka Kotorska with piped sewerage with sewage treated and discharged to the sea in an environmentally acceptable way that meets the relevant national and international legislation requirements. Herceg Novi will have the main sewerage collector which will convey all sewage midway along the coast. The main collector will serve secondary sewerage network in each of the coastal settlements.
The aim of the project is to build sewerage networks and WWTP in accordance with Council Directive 91/271/EEC, and thus prevent waste water discharge into the Adriatic Sea. Construction of a wastewater treatment plant for 65,300 PE and of a part of the sewerage network is in progress. Sources of funding: KfW banks loan and Government of Montenegro.
In order to achieve the aim, it is necessary to continue the development of the sewerage system including the following activities:
- Connect Sutorina and Njivice settlements to the main sewer line by 2020
- Continue development of sewerage network in the settlements where sewerage network is not constructed, separate sewerage and storm sewer
- Eliminate sea outfalls.
If determined appropriate, enable wastewater treatment in camp settlements by applying eco remediation measures.
Implementation of the project contributes to the improvement of human health and of the marine environment and will also have a direct impact on tourism and therefore on employment. The proposed project is in line with the strategic documents that were adopted by the Government of Montenegro: the 2005-2029 Master Plan for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal for the Montenegrin Coast and the Municipality of Cetinje (2005) and Ecoremediation Strategy for Montenegro with its 2014-2020 Action Plan.
2) Herceg Novi Municipality (end user, Government)
3) Vodacom doo (project implementation unit, Agency for implementation of the KfW loans and grants established by the Government and Municipalities of Bar, Tivat, Herceg Novi, Budva and Kotor) and IFIs will be actively involved in project implementation
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
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| 14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
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