Public Notice

Extension of 500 meters of water pipelines for 4 health facilities and construction of 4 water points in Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia - Public Comments Invited

April 19, 2023 – Global Affairs Canada must determine whether the proposed extension of 2000 meters of water pipelines for four health facilities (each health facility requires an average of 500 meters) and the related construction of four water points in Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia (14.0204, 38.1639) is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Global Affairs Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by May 19, 2023 to:

Environment Division

Global Issues and Development Branch

Global Affairs Canada

Email: CommentsIAARegistry-CommentairesRegistreLEI@international.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

The initiative to improve the health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) of internally displaced people and affected host communities is funded by the Canadian government through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by International Medical Corps (UK). The project will strive to improve access and utilization of primary healthcare services, to reduce psychological distress and suffering and to improve access to safe water and hygiene practices, among others. To improve the access to safe water and thus to improve hygiene and sanitation practices, this initiative includes the extension of water pipelines for four health facilities, each extension at an average of 500 meters of HDP pipes, for a total of 2000 meters and the construction of 4 water points in Northwestern Tigray.

Partner: International Medical Corps (UK)

Location: Tahtay Adiabo and Tahtaye Koraro woredas in Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia.