The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration reported that the region is 89 per cent ready for the heating season

The Mykolaiv District State Administration has reported on preparations for the heating season. Illustrative photo: nus.org.ua

The Mykolaiv district, excluding the regional centre, is 89 per cent ready for the heating season. 1,293 tonnes of alternative fuel have been prepared for the social sector, but this currently covers only 49 per cent of the total requirement.

This was announced during a briefing on 4 November by Maksym Kashuba, head of the Mykolaiv District Military Administration, according to NikVesti.

According to the head of the district administration, preparations for the heating season have covered 18 local communities in the Mykolaiv district: 234 settlements, excluding Mykolaiv.

«As of today, the district’s overall level of preparedness for the heating season stands at 89 per cent. Public utilities are 98 per cent ready, the social sector is 95 per cent ready, the heating sector is 88 per cent ready, the water supply and sewerage sector is 78 per cent ready, and road and bridge infrastructure is 86 per cent ready,» said Maksym Kashuba.

Maksym Kashuba, Head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. Screenshot from the video briefing

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration noted that over 1,293 tonnes of alternative fuels had been set aside for social sector institutions.

«This accounts for around 49 per cent of total requirements. It consists of coal, firewood, pellets, straw and so on. The collection of this fuel and the conclusion of the relevant agreements are currently underway,» said Maksym Kashuba.

According to the head of the administration, critical infrastructure, social services and communications facilities are being supplied with generators.

As a reminder, the heating season in Mykolaiv began on 3 November. Heat will be supplied first and foremost to social sector facilities, in particular hospitals and educational establishments. Full heating is due to be operational within 10 days.