More than a hundred water and wastewater projects form part of a $200 billion wastewater investment programme planned for the next decade in Libya, according to experts at a meeting this week.

The country is looking to spend on infrastructure as it emerges from the shadow of the revolution.

Speaking at a meeting of British and Libyan water companies in London earlier this week, British Water international director Lila Thompson said around 100 new sewage treatment plants and 10 new water treatment plants were currently in planning in Libya.

However while Libya has significant cash reserves available to spend on infrastructure, UK Trade & Investment market specialist Angus Jackson said freeing up the money and getting projects pushed through may be a difficult task for the new government.