Bashtanka plans to reduce water wastage thanks to a Danish project

The municipal utility company ‘Miskvodokanal’ in Bashtanka. Photo: Suspilne Mykolaiv

Following the implementation of a project funded by Denmark, Bashtanka Town Council plans to reduce water losses in the water supply system. According to preliminary estimates, the project will take almost two years from the signing of the contract to the commissioning of the system.

This is stated in the Bashtanka Town Council’s response to an information request from NikVesti.

The response states that the total estimated cost of the project to restore water supply and wastewater treatment in Bashtanka, which will be funded by Denmark through the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), is €6.06 million: €5.5 million in grant funding and €560,000 in co-financing from the local budget. However, the Bashtanka Town Council did not specify whether the co-financing has already been allocated in the budget.

The project includes the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 1,000 cubic metres per day. Provision has been made for expansion to 1,250 cubic metres per day.

Another component involves the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new water pipeline from two water pumping stations. In addition, there are plans to implement a comprehensive programme to reduce water losses in the water supply system.

Preliminary project completion dates have been announced.

«Provided that the detailed design is completed on time and the necessary permits are obtained, the project is expected to take 28 months from the signing of the contract to commissioning,» the response to the enquiry states.

Response from Bashtanka City Council regarding the water supply system restoration project

As a reminder, at its session on 1 June, the Bashtanka Town Council approved the use of a grant from the Kingdom of Denmark via NEFCO for the project to restore the water supply and wastewater treatment in Bashtanka. The amount to be secured is 5.5 million euros.

NEFCO clarified that the project is currently in the preparation stage. The tender announcement schedule will be finalised in autumn 2026 following the signing of agreements and the start of design work.