Kherson Oblast Plans ₴58M Water Supply Rebuild Amid War Damage

Kherson Oblast plans to rebuild the water supply system that was destroyed by the war. The project is worth more than UAH 58 million, but is still less than 2% funded. The work will include replacing water towers, laying pipes and reconnecting nearly 600 residents to quality water.

This was reported by the Center for Public Investigations with reference to the DREAM ecosystem.

A project for the reconstruction of the centralized water supply system was presented in the village of Kucherske, Beryslav district, Kherson region. The project was initiated by the Borozen village council.

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The water supply system in Kucherske was severely damaged as a result of Russia's armed aggression. Now it is operating in emergency mode: worn-out water towers need constant repair, there are frequent gusts, water is lost and its quality is deteriorating. As a result, residents are forced to use decentralized water sources, such as wells or boreholes with poor quality water.

The goal of the project is to improve the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the village, provide a stable round-the-clock water supply and create conditions for the return of residents, as well as promote economic development after the war.

The total cost of the project is more than UAH 58.1 million, of which only about UAH 927 thousand (1.59%) has been confirmed so far.

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The project provides for

• dismantling old and installing two new Rozhnovsky water towers near artesian wells;
• construction of a semi-buried water storage tank and backup power systems powered by diesel generators;
• fencing of the sanitary protection zone;
• replacement or laying of more than 4.5 km of water pipes on Sadova, Stepova, Mekhanizatoriv, Sumska, Zhovtneva, Teatralnyi lane and Skhidnyi streets;
• installation of wells with shut-off valves, hydrants and equipment for reconnection of 184 households;
• connecting the network to new towers in two locations.

As a result of the project implementation, about 572 villagers, a paramedic station, and social infrastructure facilities will be supplied with water. According to the description, the project is included in the Unified Project Portfolio and is in the status of implementation.

In addition, the reconstruction of the water supply system, which was damaged by shelling, has begun in the village of Borozenske, Beryslav district. Partial funding was provided by Germany. The project will provide quality water to 1840 residents and 17 institutions. Its estimated cost is UAH 188.6 million.

In addition, major repairs of the water supply network have begun in the village of Tavriyske, Kherson district. More than UAH 26 million is planned to be spent to resolve the emergency. The goal is to ensure stable water supply for more than 560 residents, reduce water losses and improve system efficiency.

Анна Бальчінос