“Kryvyi Rih: EU and IOM launch a €30 million project to restore water supply after the Kakhovka dam was blown upDue to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the EU and IOM are allocating funds for the restoration of pumping stations and water
pipelines. The project is designed for 700,000 residents, including IDPs.”, — write: unn.ua
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DetailsThe project envisages the reconstruction of critical infrastructure, including the restoration of pumping stations and water pipelines that were damaged as a result of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. This is expected to ensure a stable supply of drinking water to the city’s residents.
“The new project, funded by the EU and implemented by IOM, will improve water quality, reduce energy consumption and reduce water losses in the city’s water supply network. In partnership with Kryvyi Rih Vodokanal and local authorities, IOM will repair pumping stations, replace pipelines and improve the efficiency of the city’s water treatment plant. Over the next two years, the project will benefit nearly 700,000 residents of Kryvyi Rih, including about 80,000 IDPs,” explain the European Union and the International Organization for Migration.
“Russian attacks have caused serious damage to Ukrainian water supply systems, endangering entire cities. Through this project, the EU is helping to restore vital services and reduce the vulnerability of communities like Kryvyi Rih,” said Jöslen Kornet, Head of the Reconstruction, Energy, Infrastructure and Environment Department of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, Representative of the European Union.
RecallAs UNN reported, on June 6, 2023, at about 3:00 a.m., Russian troops blew up the Kakhovka dam in Kherson region. Ukrhydroenergo noted that the HPP is completely destroyed and cannot be restored. A criminal proceeding has been opened on ecocide.
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam led to massive flooding of territories and damage to infrastructure, including water supply systems in the southern regions of Ukraine. Kryvyi Rih, as one of the largest cities in the region, has experienced significant difficulties in accessing drinking water.
AdditionallyAccording to a needs assessment prepared in 2023 by the United Nations and the Government of Ukraine with the participation of the World Bank and the European Union, the losses and damages caused by the destruction of the dam amount to US$14 billion.
Earlier, IOM has already provided humanitarian assistance to those affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, including the delivery of drinking water and support to evacuated communities.
ReferenceThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the UN system as the leading intergovernmental organization that supports humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM has been working in Ukraine since 1996.