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water event was also attended by Tunisian political authorities, international or- ganisations involved in financing the project (German Development Bank and French Agency for Develop- ment) and the press. Representing Aqualia was Luis de Lope, Director of International Affairs. The design and construction also included the seawater and effluent capture systems, well-water iron re- moval plant, product water pumping station and the installation of pipes to connect with the existing distri- bution network (23.7 kilometres of pipelines). The consortium’s contract with SONEDE also contemplates the commissioning of the facilities and their management for a period of one year. B U S I N E S S 18 B U S I N E S S