“Flooding Crisis Strikes Yerevan: Millions Wasted on Sewage System Failure”

Yerevan Municipality’s budget for sewerage and communal networks grew to 1.1 billion drams in 2023, with completion of 89.9% of planned works. However, delays led to city flooding and property damage, raising concerns for the transparency of the project. The mayor’s spokesperson confirmed that funds were redirected to the drinking water supply system instead of sewerage, but acknowledged the need for system upgrades. The municipality proposes renegotiating contracts to redirect funds for development projects, a method yet untested in similar situations abroad.