Turkey–Northern Cyprus water pipeline

[1][2] Cyprus, an island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea located off the southern coast of Turkey, has historically experienced prolonged drought periods that have impacted both the agricultural and distributive sectors greatly.

Over a 70 year period prior to the start of the 2000s, the average annual rainfall in the region had fallen about 64 mm, illustrating increasing evidence of the adverse effects of global climate and temperature change in Cyprus.

[3][5] The Northern Cyprus Water Supply Project also raised questions regarding opportunities for women to become involved and counteract existing social norms/hierarchies in the Middle East.

Water management along with other natural resources proves to require collaboration amongst genders, yet this did not seem to be a prominent aspect in Cyprus.

[1][2] A pipeline of 1,500 mm (59 in) diameter and 22 km (14 mi) length carries 75 million m3 (2.6 billion cu ft) of water per year from Alaköprü Dam to Anamurium Pumping Station, which connects to under sea pipeline in 1 km (0.62 mi) distance.

[1][2] A pipeline of 3 km (1.9 mi) elevates water from Güzelyalı Station to the reservoir of Geçitköy Dam close to the city of Girne.

It consists of the construction of a dam and a pumping station at each on both sides as well as a pipeline of 107 km (66 mi) running mainly under sea.