The Town of Songkhla is regarded as the center of development in the southern region with sophisticated fishing pier, several marine product industries and a deep seaport contributing to its rapid growth. Contrary to the infrastructure, development has been lagged behind. This results in the town being confronted with environmental problems, particularly the pollution of Songkhla Lake, Khlong Kwang, Khlong Samrong and the beach along the southern part of the town. The problem stems from wastewater from households and industries being discharged directly to the waterways has apparently deteriorated, causing adversely effect to the health of the public as well as the beautiful scenery of the lake and beach.
The Public Works Department, having realized the above mentioned problem, has formulated improvement plan whereby Feasibility Study and Detailed Design are to be undertaken for the Drainage and Wastewater Treatment System for the Municipality of Songkhla to help improve the environmental condition, public health as well as foster socio-economic development in the study area.
This project area is about 33 km2. Estimated population is 130,000 in 2013 AD. Average wastewater flowrate is 35,630 cu.m./d. with BOD5 of 170 mg./l., COD of 420 mg./l. and SS of 95 mg./l.
The services provided include :
- Flood protection and drainage system.
- Wastewater collection system and waste-water transportation system to wastewater treatment plant, 8 km from project area.
- Aerated lagoon wastewater treatment plant, capacity 36,000 cu.m./d. on the area of 176 rais (28 ha.)
- Implementation plan and cost estimation for full phase of construction, costs about 1,935 million baht.
- Study the economic and financial evaluation including development of tariff structures.
- Study the organization and administration
- Undertake the initial environmental examination
Progress Technology Consultants Co.,Ltd. is also responsible for the construction supervision for this project. The construction has been completed since 2001. |
