Description |
WEST JAKARTA WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT |
Objectives and Scope |
PALYJA's capital expenditure program will enhance and expand water supply infrastructure in West Jakarta, with a particular focus on growing the number of low income domestic customers, and will help meet the MDG target for water supply. Furthermore, the Project is expected to lead to improved affordability of water tariffs in Jakarta. |
Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The Project is in line with ADB's water sector strategy which aims to promote improvement and expansion of water delivery services; and conservation of water and improvement of system efficiencies. |
Status of Development Objectives |
The Project continues to fulfill its development objectives to (i) meet the MDG target of reducing the population of people without access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation; and (ii) increase the number of people in West Jakarta who have access to more consistent and affordable water supply, especially the low-income households. |