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Reconstruction and upgrade of Berilovac Water Treatment Plant in Pirot
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The reconstruction of Berilovac water factory in Pirot is the most important project for the city because this reconstruction / upgrade of the water plant that was put into operation in the beginning of the 1980s has been completely modernized by the introduction of a new water filtration system (closed sand filters under pressure) ensuring the removal of increased water turbidity that occurs during abundant precipitation / snow melting, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the water factory in the next decades at a full capacity of 270 l / s.
Contractor:
MPP Jedinstvo
Investor:
PCC” Water system” Pirot
Contract value:
1.386.998,48 EUR
Beginning of works:
5. 3. 2018.
Deadline for the completion of works:
17. 3. 2019.
Financier:
Ministry of construction, transport and infrastructure – Republic of Serbia, KfW
German-Serbian bilateral cooperation:
Within the framework of German-Serbian bilateral cooperation, through the KfW program "Water, sewage and sewage treatment program in mid-sized cities in Serbia", significant support is provided for the modernization and construction of water supply and sewage infrastructure.
The goal of the program is to contribute to the efficient use of water resources, to ensure the proper quality and quantity of drinking water for the population and the economy, and to contribute to the protection of the environment through water waste management.
Since the beginning of the program implementation, technical and institutional support has been provided to more than 20 cities in Serbia with a total of 1.6 million inhabitants through five separate programs, out of which more than 245 individual investment projects have been entirely completed or the process is underway. Of the total number of companies involved in the project implementation, 85% are domestic companies. The program throughout its duration also contributes to business improvement, monitor the results and assess the sustainability of the operation of utility companies participating in the project.