Czech sewerage projects on hold as EC funding dispute rages

The 2010 deadline for Czech sewerage upgrades may not be met if the EC continues to withhold vital funds. The knock-on effect could mean higher water prices for Czech consumers.

The Czech Republic’s commitment to meeting a 2010 deadline for upgrading sewerage provision could be seriously hampered by a dispute with the European Commission over funding for several water projects.

The Commission is withholding Cohesion Funds totalling CZK1.5 billion (€53.25 million) for four Czech projects because it says the contracts signed with the private companies operating their ...

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