Ersin Tatar: Water Supply Project to TRNC is the project of the century

Ersin Tatar, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), spoke at the World Water Day occasion.

Tatar attended the occasion held on the event of World Water Day at Geçitköy Dam close to Girne, the place water is transferred from the Alaköprü Dam, which was established on the Anamur Dragon Stream, as half of the TRNC Water Supply Project, to the TRNC.

“IT IS A GREAT PROJECT, IT NEEDS GREAT ENGINEERING”

In his speech right here, Tatar defined that crucial individuals put rather a lot of effort into the TRNC Water Supply Project, and conveyed his thanks and gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the instruction he gave to begin the project.

Tatar, “This project is the project of the century. It is a primary in the world. It is not a simple project to switch water from 80 kilometers away from the different aspect with pipes beneath the sea. It is an enormous project, it requires nice engineering.” he mentioned.

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“THE PEOPLE WHO SAY WE WILL BE MORE CONNECTED TO TURKEY…”

Tatar reminded that with the project, the basis of which was laid in 2012 and accomplished in 2015, 75 million cubic meters of water was equipped to the TRNC yearly, however a malfunction occurred final yr, “When this water project got here to the agenda, those that have been towards us mentioned, ‘Hand over, can such a project be doable, we will probably be much more linked to Turkey.’ those that say, ‘The place is the water, why do not you repair it, why did you allow us with out water?’ she started to wail.” used his statements.

Stating that because of this of the works carried out quickly, the fault was fastened on October 6, 2020 and the Water Supply Project continued from the place it left off, Tatar said that an estimated a minimum of 40 million cubic meters of water has been transferred from Turkey to the TRNC since October.

“I CHALLENGE ANAMUR FROM KYRENIA COASTS”

Tatar reminded that 3 villages in Turkey have been evacuated due to the water project, “I name out to Anamur from the coast of Kyrenia and thank them too. As a result of the ties between us are so emotional, sturdy and rooted.” He thanked his phrases.

Tatar mentioned that with the tunnel made to the Güzelyurt Plain, the Plain will meet with water, and that the salinization in the soil due to the use of native water sources whereas rising citrus fruits will lower and the lands will probably be fertile.

“A HOPE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS”

Tatar’s phrases “On World Water Day, at a time when the world’s troubles, international warming and extra droughts are anticipated in the future, transferring the water flowing from Anatolia to the sea with such an necessary project is a particularly necessary project. It is a hope for future generations, for the future of our nation. is the supply.

If there is usually a truthful and everlasting settlement in the future, we have now at all times said in our consultations with Turkey that we will at all times share this water with the Greek Cypriot aspect for the profit of the entire of Cyprus. In fact, we didn’t obtain a response to this, however as the President, I categorical this as soon as once more on this event.” continued together with his phrases.

“YOU ARE THE BEST TO KNOW THE VALUE OF WATER”

Talking at the occasion, Turkey’s Ambassador to Nicosia Ali Murat Başçeri identified that the essential theme of “World Water Day” this yr is the worth of water, “You’re the individuals who know the greatest about the worth of water on this Island. You’re the ones who are suffering from the restricted water sources on the Island. On high of that, you’re the ones who are suffering the penalties of being left with out water by the Greeks, with the blockages positioned on the waterways from the south to the north.” he mentioned.

Başşeri said that, upon the directions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkish engineers achieved a primary in the world by carrying recent water from the clear water sources in Turkey to the TRNC from the submarine.

Stating that the dam has reached its traditional occupancy this yr, Başçeri underlined that establishments and organizations have nice duties in the use and safety of water, however people even have critical duties to stop wastage of water.