Desalination will solve water supply problems on Ilha Brava, Minister assures

The Minister of Agriculture and the Environment, Gilberto Silva, said that the seawater desalination project will guarantee the quantity and quality needed to supply the island of Brava. The infrastructure, valued at around seven million euros, will be installed in the town of Furna and will have four pumping stations, allowing for the supply of approximately 500 tons of water per day.

During his visit to the island, the Minister of Agriculture and the Environment, Gilberto Silva, said that the project would guarantee the quantity and quality of water needed to supply the island of Brava.

During the site visit, accompanied by Luxembourg's Ambassador to Cape Verde, Jean-Marie Frentz, Gilberto Silva pointed out that the project also considers investments in the energy sector, including photovoltaic systems to ensure the sustainable operation of desalination.

The minister stressed that the government's aim is to make Brava a sustainable island, harmonizing investments to ensure greater durability and efficiency of the projects.

For his part, the Luxembourg ambassador praised the progress of the work and highlighted the technical and logistical challenges involved. According to him, the project will guarantee a continuous supply of drinking water for the entire population of the island, benefiting public health and improving the quality of life of the residents.

Luxembourg's ambassador also praised the progress of the project and highlighted the technical and logistical challenges involved.

In addition to the visit to Furna, the delegation visited the Biflores association and has a series of visits planned to other locations and infrastructures on the island.