The Union of Municipalities of Turkiye (UMT) continues to support road construction, infrastructure, sewerage and landscaping projects under its “Joint Service Model,” launched to strengthen the service capacity of local governments and enhance solidarity among municipalities. As the model expands to include new municipalities, work has been completed at several locations, while implementation continues in various regions.
Under the Joint Service Model, implemented in cooperation between UMT and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), technical teams, personnel and construction machinery were initially provided to selected municipalities in the provinces of Bolu, Düzce, Kastamonu, Bartın, Zonguldak, Karabük and Sinop.
Most recently, a protocol was signed with Kütahya Municipality, marking another step towards expanding the model. The protocol was signed by Kütahya Mayor Eyüp Kahveci and UMT Secretary General Suat Yıldız.
The activities, carried out in line with the needs of municipalities, aim to open roads designated in zoning plans, improve infrastructure and public works services, clean sewerage networks, carry out road maintenance and repairs, and enhance public spaces.
10 Projects Completed, Work Continues in 5 Areas
Under the Joint Service Model, work has been completed in Boyabat, Amasra, Daday, Gökçebey, Kozlu, Bakacakkadı, Karaman and Yığılca. Meanwhile, activities are ongoing in Safranbolu, Kozlu, Bakacakkadı, Bartın and Çaycuma.
In the Yıldız Neighborhood of Boyabat, Sinop, the construction of two new roads designated in zoning plans, measuring 450 metres and 120 metres, has been completed. A total of 17,000 cubic metres of excavated material was removed and reused as fill material for connecting roads and within the project site.
In Amasra, Bartın, landscaping and site preparation work for a new cemetery covering 17 decares (17,000 square metres) has been completed. The work was carried out in two stages, with 9,840 cubic metres of excavated material from higher elevations used to fill lower-lying areas.
In Daday, Kastamonu, cleaning of a 30-kilometre wastewater pipeline has been completed, while work on a 1,000-metre sewerage line was carried out in Gökçebey, Zonguldak. In Gökçebey, an additional 5,570 cubic metres of excavation and filling work was undertaken along three roads designated in zoning plans, with a combined length of 850 metres. Pavement removal and the construction of an accessible pedestrian pathway were also completed in a 2,000-square-metre area used as a bus terminal.
In Kozlu, Zonguldak, cleaning work was carried out along a 1,300-metre sewerage line and at pumping stations, while a 3,400-metre sewerage line was cleaned in Bakacakkadı. In Karaman, cleaning of a 1,000-metre stormwater drainage line was completed.
Canal cleaning activities undertaken at the request of the municipality in Yığılca, Düzce, were also among the completed projects.
3,400 Metres of Planned Road Construction Completed in Safranbolu
In Safranbolu, Karabük, one of the pilot implementation locations of the Joint Service Model, 3,400 metres of a planned 4,700-metre road construction project have been completed.
To date, 289,000 cubic metres of excavation and filling work has been carried out, with all excavated material reused as fill along the same road alignment.
Work continues with the support of excavators, trucks, graders and backhoe loaders.
Roadworks Continue in Bakacakkadı, Kozlu and Bartın
In Bakacakkadı, Zonguldak, work is ongoing to remove paving stones along a 1,800-metre section and level 3,800 metres of road. So far, paving stones have been removed along 900 metres, while road levelling continues in the affected area.
In Kozlu, roadworks covering a total of 6,500 metres of streets and avenues have progressed, with road grading completed along 3,700 metres and asphalt paving completed along 3,050 metres. Grading and asphalt paving are planned to continue along the remaining sections.
In Bartın, work is underway to open roads designated in zoning plans across two neighborhoods, with a combined length of 1,400 metres and a width of 25 metres. To date, 8,500 cubic metres of excavation and filling work has been completed as part of the project.
Sewerage Network Cleaning Underway in Çaycuma
In Çaycuma, Zonguldak, approximately 5,250 metres of a planned 23-kilometre sewerage network cleaning project have been completed.
The work was temporarily suspended after the combined sewer cleaning vehicle was recalled to Istanbul due to flooding in the city. Activities are expected to resume in the coming days.
New Projects Planned for Additional Municipalities
In addition to ongoing activities under the Joint Service Model, new projects have been planned to address the needs of other municipalities.
These include canal cleaning in Amasra, Bartın; road levelling in Boğaziçi, Düzce; and infrastructure works in Alaplı, Zonguldak.
The planned activities are expected to be carried out using the relevant construction machinery once ongoing field operations have been completed.
Stronger Municipalities, More Effective Services
The Joint Service Model aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination among municipalities, promote the shared use of technical resources, ensure more efficient utilisation of public resources, and enable local services to be delivered more rapidly and sustainably.
Based on the shared use of technical teams, personnel and construction machinery required by municipalities, the model is intended to be expanded to other regions across Turkiye in light of the results achieved.