Tunisia, April 28 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its support for the water sector in Tunisia with two new loans totalling €30 million - a €22 million finance contract signed with Societe nationale d'exploitation et de distribution des eaux (Sonede) and an €8 million contract signed with the Republic of Tunisia. Both operations are backed by a guarantee from the European Commission and will help finalise a structural project for drinking water supply in Greater Tunis, the most densely populated region of the country which is faced with growing demand for water.The project includes the construction of a new treatment plant in Bejaoua, laying of water pipelines, installation of pumping stations and const...