"In the past, our water was cut off every day, and the water quality was not up to standard. Now that the water supply plant is built, we no longer have to worry about water problems, and we can finally drink safe water." Oscar, a resident of Canhas, Costa Rica, said excitedly.

The urban water supply projects in Canhas and Bevedro, built with the aid of the Chinese government, bring clean water to the residents of Canias. After three years of construction, the project was officially handed over to Colombia to ensure the water demand of more than 30,000 residents in the two cities. The cities of Canhas and Bevedro suffer from water shortages. Well water is mostly used for water. The arsenic content in the water exceeds the standard. Long-term direct drinking will cause harm to the human body. The water supply project has become one of the most anticipated Chinese aid projects in Costa Rica.

At the project handover ceremony, President Alvarado of Costa Rica expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Chinese government and people. He said that local production and life have been plagued by water shortages for a long time, and the commissioning of the water supply plant will play an important role in economic and social development and improving the quality of life of residents. "The friendly cooperation between Costa Rica and China will benefit the people, and the Costa Rican people will always remember China's help."

In the past, many local factories were unable to operate normally due to lack of water resources. Today, the construction of large factories in Canhas City has started one after another, creating a lot of job opportunities for the local area. Hardware stores, grocery stores, food stores, and supermarkets in Canias have newly installed handwashing stations and disinfection stations. "The water supply project aided by the Chinese side has completely changed the problem of drinking water shortage here, and the urban development has ushered in a turning point," said Mendoza, Mayor of Canhas.

Martinez, President of Costa Rica's National Water Company, said that this is the most technologically advanced water supply plant in Costa Rica. It is the first time to use floating water intake technology to improve the quality of water sources through an automated water purification system, which not only benefits the people, but also injects impetus into the recovery of the local economy. The Colombian employees David and Jose who participated in the construction of the project have become the technical backbone of the water supply plant. "We sat in the central control room to remotely control the equipment, learned the technology, and the income was stable. Thanks to the Chinese engineers for training us." David said. Keywords: One Belt One Road, One Belt One Road News, One Belt One Road Project

Costa Rica has a long rainy season and heavy rainfall, which will affect the construction progress. Gong Huadong, the Chinese project manager, said that in response to these problems, the construction staff of China Railway Fourth Bureau worked hard to overcome difficulties, stick to the front line of construction, and ensure the completion of the project on schedule. "The water supply project is very important to protect the health of local people and improve their lives. Our work is very meaningful if we can do something real for local development." Gong Huadong said.Editor/XuNing