# Turkey municipal water, energy, flood & green upgrades > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-rainwater-drainage-projects > Updated: 2026-08-12T00:07:08.000Z. Sources: 84. Developments: 29. Since late May 2026, Turkey’s nationwide municipal services programme has expanded significantly, focusing on water security, flood mitigation, and renewable energy. Water infrastructure remains a primary focus. Major projects include a €100 million pipe-replacement scheme in Rize to reduce losses from 50% to under 20%, a 525 million-lira network overhaul in İzmir, and a 45-km conveyance line in Sakarya linking Ballıkaya Dam to Sapanca Lake. In Denizli, a 141 million-lira upgrade in Tavas aims to mitigate drought, while a 61 million-lira storm-water project is underway in Şemikler. Other notable works include a 400 million-lira upgrade in Kocaeli, a 45 million-lira project in Trabzon, and a 12 million-euro wastewater treatment plant in Adana. Recent developments show accelerated infrastructure expansion in Antalya and Hatay. ASAT has invested approximately 26.3 billion TL since 2019, constructing nearly 5 million meters of new drinking water lines to increase storage and reduce loss. In Hatay, HATSU has completed 1,919 km of lines in the last two years, a volume that exceeds the 1,035 km constructed during the previous decade (2014–2024) by 384 km. Newer regional projects include the Vakfıkebir Kavalik Group in Trabzon, a 19.4 million TL investment targeting 11 neighborhoods with a 2027 completion date, and the Gemlik Şükriye Irrigation Facility in Bursa, which is 80% complete. Additionally, maintenance on a 17-kilometer line in Balıkesir and pressure upgrades in Edirne’s Kaleiçi region have been reported. Resource management and biodiversity initiatives are also expanding. In Manisa, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has released 1,285,500 scale carp fingerlings into 26 dams and ponds to replenish fish stocks. In Seydikemer, MUSKI is replacing and adding water collection structures in the Zorlar neighborhood to double water flow from 2 to 4 liters per second. Renewable energy and green initiatives continue to grow. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Gemlik irrigation facility reaches 80% completion Bursa Metropolitan Municipality has reached 80% completion on an irrigation facility in Gemlik's Şükriye neighborhood, aiming to provide water to 800 decares of farmland by August. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-municipalities-expand-drinking-water-infrastructure ### 2026-07-19: Manisa's Gördes District Ends 22‑Year Water Shortage with New Infrastructure Manisa’s Gördes district begins a 120 million TL project—including a new reservoir and SCADA‑monitored pipeline—to end a 22‑year water shortage, with completion aimed for 2026. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-kurdistan-region-boost-water-supply-with-major-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-07-19: Turkey launches major water treatment plant trial and irrigation dam project Turkey started a 20‑day trial of a 13,000 m³/day drinking‑water plant in Osmancık and began irrigating Bergama farms with water from the newly opened Musacalı Dam. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-launches-major-water-treatment-plant-trial-and-irrigation-dam-project ### 2026-07-18: Kahramanmaraş Solar Power Plant Opens with Kuwait Funding Kahramanmaraş opens a 6 MW, 200 million TL solar plant funded by Kuwait, expected to supply 60 % of municipal power and boost Turkey‑Kuwait renewable cooperation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kahramanmara-solar-power-plant-opens-with-kuwait-funding ### 2026-07-16: Trabzon Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç Opens $45 Million Drinking Water Projects Trabzon mayor Ahmet Metin Genç opened $45 million water projects to end local shortages and announced the start of the Uzunkum Living Area, to be formally presented at a September international summit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzon-mayor-ahmet-metin-gen-opens-45-million-drinking-water-projects ### 2026-07-14: Turkey rolls out extensive infrastructure upgrades and reports economic gains in mid‑2026 Turkey’s mid‑2026 agenda includes water‑supply upgrades in Muğla and Gölcük, road and utility maintenance, rising airport traffic, retail sales growth, record exports from Çorum, new golf tourism investment, a 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mula-municipality-implements-water-supply-and-sewer-upgrades-in-gllk-kyklack-and-yataan ### 2026-07-11: Manisa Mayor Announces New Selendi Picnic and Play Area Manisa builds a 5,500 m² Selendi recreational area with picnic tables, playground, accessible toilet and sustainable landscaping, announced by Mayor Besim Dutlulu. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseris-sarmsakl-baraj-recreation-area-renovation-draws-large-crowds ### 2026-07-09: Rize, Turkey begins €100 million water network upgrade Rize mayor Rahmi Metin revealed a €100 million plan to replace 300 km of pipes, cut water loss from ~50 % to under 20 %, and add a SCADA system, with work lasting 1‑2 years. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rize-turkey-begins-100-million-water-network-upgrade ### 2026-07-09: Izmir Mayor Announces 2.5 Billion‑Lira Aliağa Infrastructure Project Izmir’s mayor unveiled a 2.5 billion‑lira project in Aliağa covering sewage, advanced wastewater treatment, rain‑water pipelines and flood control, to be completed in about a year using municipal funds. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-mayor-announces-25-billionlira-aliaa-infrastructure-project ### 2026-07-08: Turkey advances wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities Turkey builds a large wastewater plant in Birecik and starts a new drinking‑water plant in Bursa, with water cuts scheduled for integration. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-advances-wastewater-and-drinking-water-treatment-facilities ### 2026-07-07: İzmir municipality announces water cuts and 350 million‑lira infrastructure upgrade İzmir plans water cuts in nine districts and advances a 350 M TRY infrastructure project in Balatçık to separate rain‑water and sewage, aiming to finish before winter. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-municipality-announces-water-cuts-and-350-millionlira-infrastructure-upgrade ### 2026-07-06: Kayseri pushes green transition with SME financing and city‑wide planting program Kayseri advances its green transition as the government allocates 224 million TL to 34 SMEs for sustainable projects while the mayor launches a 2026 city‑wide planting program to beautify public areas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-pushes-green-transition-with-sme-financing-and-citywide-planting-program ### 2026-07-05: Sakarya and Bursa roll out major water infrastructure projects Turkey’s Sakarya starts a 60 m TL wastewater pipeline in Karapınar, while Bursa’s DSİ launches a 4 km drilling tender in Yenişehir to support future infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sakarya-and-bursa-roll-out-major-water-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-07-03: Adana Starts €12 Million Wastewater Treatment Project for 60,000 Residents ASKİ in Adana launches a €12 million wastewater project serving 60,000 residents across seven neighbourhoods, with a 15,800 m³/day plant and completion slated for 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adana-starts-12-million-wastewater-treatment-project-for-60000-residents ### 2026-07-02: Denizli launches 61 million‑lira storm‑water network in Şemikler, Turkey Denizli's DESKİ began a 61 million‑lira storm‑water project in Şemikler, Merkezefendi, adding a 2.7‑km pipe and 400 grates to improve flood resilience and reduce infrastructure costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denizli-launches-61-millionlira-stormwater-network-in-emikler-turkey ### 2026-06-30: Turkish cities launch major drinking‑water pipeline upgrades Malatya and Zeytinköy in Turkey are upgrading drinking‑water pipelines, adding smart controls and moving pipes to public routes to improve supply and cut losses. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-cities-launch-major-drinkingwater-pipeline-upgrades ### 2026-06-28: Kayseri and Aydın municipalities launch major drinking‑water network upgrades Kayseri and Aydın launch extensive drinking‑water upgrades, with night pipe work in Kayseri and a 56.5 km line to Germencik, backed by a 110 million‑lira investment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-mayor-leads-night-time-water-pipe-renewal-in-alpaslan-district ### 2026-06-26: Turkish Cities İzmir and Denizli Launch Major Water‑Supply Upgrades İzmir starts a 525 million‑lira, 222 km water‑network renewal across 12 districts; Denizli’s DESKİ invests 28.5 million lira in a new 300 m³ tank and 8.8 km pipeline to improve supply in Bekilli. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-cities-izmir-and-denizli-launch-major-watersupply-upgrades ### 2026-06-26: Sungurlu, Turkey Launches Tender for Flood‑Control and Stream‑Restoration Project Mayor Muhsin Dere announced a World Bank‑financed tender for a flood‑control and stream‑restoration project in Sungurlu, Çorum, with bids due by 10 Aug 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sungurlu-turkey-launches-tender-for-floodcontrol-and-streamrestoration-project ### 2026-06-24: Sakarya starts 45‑km water pipeline linking Ballıkaya Dam to Sapanca Lake Sakarya’s mayor confirmed the launch of a 45 km pipeline from Ballıkaya Dam to Sapanca Lake, with steel pipe deliveries and construction to secure regional water supply. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sakarya-starts-45km-water-pipeline-linking-ballkaya-dam-to-sapanca-lake ### 2026-06-24: Kayseri's Kocasinan Municipality Starts 6.4 MW Solar Plant Project Kocasinan municipality in Kayseri is finishing a 6.4 MW solar plant to power all its facilities, with production expected by July 2026, alongside new park and shadirvan projects. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-kocasinan-municipality-launches-large-new-park-and-fountain-projects ### 2026-06-22: Turkish cities roll out major water and sewage infrastructure projects Turkish municipalities in Kocaeli, Manisa, Samsun and Ordu advance major water, irrigation, sewage and flood‑relief projects, enhancing public services and infrastructure. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-advances-major-water-infrastructure-upgrades-and-nationwide-land-auction ### 2026-06-21: Malatya Municipality Launches New Road and Modern Irrigation Systems Malatya’s municipality opened a new 2.5 km road linking several neighbourhoods and installed modern irrigation pipes in eight rural areas, improving transport and farming. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-municipality-overhauls-infrastructure-and-irrigation-with-multibillion-lira-projects ### 2026-06-20: Kayseri and Ankara launch major water and green‑space projects Kayseri unveiled a €200 million water master plan to secure future supply, while Ankara’s Imrahor Valley “Millet Garden” hosted a popular weekend festival for families. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-and-ankara-launch-major-water-and-greenspace-projects ### 2026-06-19: Turkey's Denizli and Tekirdağ municipalities invest in water and energy projects Denizli launches a 141 million‑lira water supply project in Tavas, while Tekirdağ reports savings of 1 million kWh and 1.2 million m³ water through infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-denizli-and-tekirda-municipalities-invest-in-water-and-energy-projects ### 2026-06-17: Denizli's Tavas district receives 141 million TL water infrastructure upgrade Denizli’s DESKİ begins a 141 million TL project to build a 47.8 km water main and new reservoir, securing year‑round drinking water for 14 Tavas neighbourhoods. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-launches-141-million-water-infrastructure-projects-in-denizli-and-tekirda ### 2026-06-15: Turkey expands municipal water supply with new dams and pipeline upgrades Turkish cities launch major water projects: Samsun’s Çiçekyazı dam, Kocaeli’s 400 m TL pipeline upgrade in Derince, Hatay’s Belen capacity boost, and Sungurlu’s fourth‑phase pipe installation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-and-kocaeli-municipalities-invest-in-major-water-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-06-13: Soma, Turkey Implements 20 Million‑TL Rainwater Drainage System A 20 million‑TL rainwater drainage project covering 2.7 km of pipe and 330 grids in Soma’s Istasyon and İnönü neighborhoods aims to curb flood risk, overseen by Mayor Besim Dutlulu and MASKİ. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soma-turkey-implements-20-milliontl-rainwater-drainage-system ### 2026-05-28: Kayseri mayor announces 25 million‑TL rainwater pipeline project Kayseri mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç inspected a 25 million‑TL, 1800‑m rainwater pipeline in Erenköy, aimed at cutting flood risk. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-mayor-announces-25-milliontl-rainwater-pipeline-project --- Cite as: Turkey municipal water, 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