Construction minister and ADB country director discuss ongoing projects

Oyundelger 2017-10-25 06:10

Economy

Congratulating the Minister on his appointment, Country Director Yolanda Fernandez Lommen handed over a list of projects and programs to the Minister.

Construction minister and ADB country director discuss ongoing projects. Congratulating the Minister on his appointment, Country Director Yolanda Fernandez Lommen handed over a list of projects and programs to be co-implemented with the Ministry within the framework of the 2017-2021 Mongolia-ADB Partnership Strategy. In particular, following the successful implementation of a construction and urban development project in towns near borders in Umnugobi and Dornogobi aimags, ADB is financing the construction of sewage facilities in four provinces, namely Uvurkhangai, Umnugobi, Arkhangai and Dornogobi aimags. The project is expected to complete within this year. Moreover, a USD 18 million project titled 'Darkhan Wastewater Management' is underway, and the project is at the consultant selection stage at present. For his part, Construction Minister Kh.Badelkhan said that wastewater issue is an area of focus for the Ministry, commending the works of ADB in this field. Since 1997, ADB has invested USD 303.9 million into construction and urban development sector.