The Municipality of Taraya in Baalbek has inaugurated a project that set up a drinking water reservoir in the area, with the support of Live Lebanon-UNDP in partnership with BBAC, and Live Lebanon's goodwill ambassador Mr. Ghaleb Farha. There was a celebration held in Shmestar in the centre for the Western Baalbek Union of Municipalities.

After the national anthem, the President of the Union of Municipalities Mr. Zahi Al-Zein gave a speech in which he welcomed visitors and thanked those who participated in the completion of the project. He also praised the efforts of the Live Lebanon initiative to improve the infrastructure in Taraya. Both the UNDP representative Mr. Raghid Assi and the Head of the BBAC branch in Baalbak Mr. Osama Abdulsater stressed the commitment of Live Lebanon to supporting other similar projects, encompassing the whole of Lebanon. Mr. Ghaleb Farha spoke of his delight over the completion of this project, emphasizing his continued support for the Live Lebanon initiative as an example of sustainable development.

This project included the restoration of one of the natural springs, the building of a drinking water reservoir and its connection to the water source. The importance of this project lies in the improvement and organization of the usage of groundwater, the waste reduction of natural resources, and the facilitation of the water provision to all the residents of the village, evenly and without pollution.