Ankara, April 4, 2026 – The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, under the leadership of Mayor Mansur Yavaş, has initiated and completed a series of critical water infrastructure projects totaling an impressive $1.1 billion. These investments, spearheaded by the ASKİ General Directorate, are designed to address the city’s growing water needs and support its rapid urban development for the next five decades.
Major Projects Unveiled for Ankara’s Water Security
The ambitious program, titled “Investing in Ankara’s Future,” saw the groundbreaking ceremony for new projects and the official opening of completed facilities. Held at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Conference Hall, the event highlighted ASKİ General Directorate’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable water future for the capital.
Key projects that were either inaugurated or had their foundations laid include:
- The 4th Line between Kesikköprü-İvedik Drinking Water Treatment Plant
- Koyunbaba-Çubuk Dams Main Transmission Line
- Çamlıdere Dam-İvedik Water Treatment Plant Main Transmission Line Project
- Çayırhan-Beypazarı Main Transmission Line
- Pump Stations and Storage Tank Manufacturing Works
- Ankara Central (İvedik) Drinking Water Treatment Plant (4th Unit) Capacity Increase Manufacturing Works
- Beypazarı Drinking Water Treatment Plant
- Ankara Metropolitan City Drinking Water Main Transmission Line Project Manufacturing Works
- TC-2 Drinking Water Storage Transmission Line Manufacturing Works
- Şereflikoçhisar Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Keçiören District Wastewater and Stormwater Lines Manufacturing
- Macun Basin (Yenimahalle/Keçiören) Wastewater and Stormwater Manufacturing Works
- Mamak Samsun Road Boğaziçi Bridge Hatip Stream Covered Section Opening Works
- Ankara Metropolitan (Yenimahalle/Keçiören) Wastewater and Stormwater Manufacturing Works
These projects underscore a comprehensive approach to managing Ankara’s water resources, from source to treatment and distribution, as well as addressing wastewater and stormwater management.
ASKİ’s $1.1 Billion Investment Breakdown
Memduh Aslan Akçay, General Manager of ASKİ, delivered the opening speech, providing detailed insights into the projects. Akçay revealed that ongoing investments amount to approximately $500 million, with planned investments valued at $600 million, bringing the total cost to $1.1 billion. This substantial financial commitment reflects the scale and importance of these infrastructure developments for Ankara’s long-term sustainability.
Master Plan to Combat Water Scarcity and Uncontrolled Urbanization
Mayor Mansur Yavaş, addressing the attendees, emphasized that upon taking office, the first step taken to combat water scarcity and uncontrolled urbanization was the preparation of a comprehensive master plan. “Because in such a rapidly growing Ankara, with also uncontrolled urbanization, we wanted to see what would happen in the next fifty years. And we tendered the master plan and shared the final report with the State Hydraulic Works. ASKİ also started its work in this direction,” stated Mayor Yavaş.
The master plan serves as a strategic roadmap, guiding ASKİ’s initiatives to ensure that Ankara’s water infrastructure can adequately support its projected growth and mitigate the challenges of urbanization. This proactive approach aims to prevent future water crises and promote sustainable development throughout the metropolitan area.
Long-Term Vision for a Growing City
Ankara, as a rapidly expanding metropolitan area, faces increasing demands on its resources. The investments in water infrastructure are not merely about meeting current needs but are part of a forward-thinking strategy to secure the city’s future. By upgrading treatment plants, expanding transmission lines, and improving wastewater management, the municipality is laying the groundwork for a resilient and thriving urban environment.
The emphasis on a master plan highlights a commitment to data-driven decision-making and collaborative efforts with national agencies like the State Hydraulic Works. This integrated approach is crucial for managing complex urban systems and ensuring that infrastructure development is aligned with long-term environmental and social goals.
The completion and initiation of these projects mark a significant milestone in Ankara’s development, promising a more secure and sustainable future for its residents.
