[PIO] Announcement regarding drainage water in the Pediaion River at the construction site of the new Cyprus Museum in the area of the old General

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, as well as the Department of Public Works, on the occasion of recent reports about the discharge of sewage/waste into the Pediaion River from the construction works of the New Cyprus Museum at the site of the Old Nicosia General Hospital, informs the public that no sewage is being discharged from the works, but water and that there is no risk of any public health issues.

The discharged water is groundwater which is treated and pumped to drain the ground where the works for the construction of the building will be carried out. The water enters within the excavation area due to the high level of the aquifer in the area and due to the geological conditions of the subsoil in the river system.

The Department of Public Works will follow the provisions of an opinion of the environmental authority for regular analysis and construction of a sedimentation tank to monitor water quality prior to discharge/infiltration downstream of the drainage point location. Its quality parameters so far indicate that there is no risk of environmental pollution and/or public health issues.

There is close communication and cooperation between the Department of Public Works and the Department of Environment on this issue.

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