06 AUGUST / 2020 / 13:22
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and “Baku Metro” CJSC have launched an important project aimed at the efficient use of groundwater formed in the metro area. Under the project, which aims to use groundwater for technical purposes, especially to irrigate greenery, the first important step was taken in the area where “Nizami” metro station is located.
Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev, Head of Baku Executive Authority Eldar Azizov and Chairman of Baku Metro Zaur Huseynov got acquainted with the implementation of the project on the efficient use of groundwater in metro tunnels.
It should be noted that, within the framework of the project, relevant works were carried out in "Nizami- Elmler Akademiyasi" tunnel, where the groundwater is thicker, and the water flow meets the relevant requirements.
After a specialized laboratory of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources studied the composition of the water and gave a positive opinion, a line was laid to ensure the transportation of water from engineering facilities. Groundwater is already used to irrigate greenery in the capital.
Studies are nearing their completion in several other areas where groundwater flow is sufficient in the metro, and similar measures will be taken in those areas as well.
It should be noted that on April 14, in a video conference on the socio-economic results of the first quarter of 2020, President Ilham Aliyev announced the decision to establish a commission, emphasizing the importance of water resources in the country. The commission has launched projects in several areas.
Joint information release
By Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and "Baku Metro" CJSC
