The consortium of Everbright Water and Qingdao Water Group Environmental Energy Co., Ltd. has won the tender to upgrade and expand the river water treatment plant (WTP) in Zhangcun Village, Qingdao City, with a bid of RMB 4.79/ton. The 30-year franchise agreement encompasses a two-year construction phase followed by 28 years of operational management. The first phase of improvement is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.