The event was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković, Mayor of Rijeka Marko Filipović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Davor Filipović, General Director of „Hrvatske vode“ Zoran Đuroković, Director of „KD VODOVOD I KANALIZACIJA“ Andrej Marochini and numerous other guests.
The mayor of Rijeka, Marko Filipović, reminded that the project “Improvement of water and communal infrastructure in the area of the Rijeka agglomeration” is the largest in Croatia after the construction of the „Pelješki most“ project. “These two LOTs improve the communal infrastructure in the area of Rijeka. They are also a pledge of clean drinking water and also of a clean sea”. He added that it was an extremely extensive and complex project and thanked the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the competent ministries and Croatian Waters for their support in the implementation of the project. He also asked all fellow citizens for patience and understanding due to the difficulties that the execution of these works will cause in traffic.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković welcomed the continuation of this project, which will raise the quality of life of the citizens of Rijeka as well as the other cities and municipalities where it is implemented.
“This project worth almost 300 million euros is important not only because of the increase in the number of connections for the citizens of Rijeka and the Rijeka agglomeration, the prevention of pollution and the reduction of water losses in the area of Rijeka and Kastvo. Investments in water supply and drainage through agglomerations throughout Croatia, including Rijeka, are important for raising the standard of living of the inhabitants and a better quality of life. The fact that the funds come with EU funds in the amount of 70% is also important, about 20% of the funds are allocated by the Ministry of Economy and company „Hrvatske vode“, and the remaining part by the local community,” Prime Minister Plenković said.
The contracts were signed by Sanjin Purić, from the company „GP Krk d.d.“ which will perform the works, and Andrej Marochini, director of „KD Vodovod i kanalizacija d.o.o.“ as the project holder.
“The European Rijeka Agglomeration project is the largest investment in the history of „KD Vodovod i kanalizacija d.o.o.“ and a kind of turning point in environmental protection and water management so far. At this moment, we have a unique opportunity to fully use the grants available to us and use them to successfully end this big investment cycle. I believe that our users are also aware of this fact, whose support and cooperation is more than necessary in order to successfully realize this exceptional project with joint efforts, as well as a new civilizational reach and pledge for future generations”, director of KD ViK Marochini said.
The contract “Construction of the drainage system – Expansion of Rijeka” includes works on the construction of the drainage system in certain streets without constructed sewers in the city of Rijeka in the areas: Kantrida, Gornji Zamet, Turnić, Pletenci, Hosti, Rujevica, Pehlin, Donja Drenova, Gornja Drenova, Banderovo, Brašćine, Pulac, Trsat and Sušačka Draga. In parallel, the reconstruction of the public water supply system will be carried out in certain sections. In addition to the Project, the construction of water pipes in certain streets without public water supply is planned, which will be financed from local funds. The works are worth HRK 272,238,235.78 (without VAT), and the planned duration of the works is 53 months from the introduction of the contractor into the work.
The contract “Construction of the drainage system – Extension of Kastav” includes works on the construction of the drainage system in the area of the town of Kastav (the old core of the town of Kastav, Spinčići, Brnini, Belići, Tometići, Donji Rubeši, Donji Čikovići, Brestovice, Tuhtani) and the city of Rijeka (Srdoči, Martinkovac). In parallel, the reconstruction of the public water supply system will be carried out in certain sections. In addition to the project, the construction of a water supply system in the part of the streets without public water supply in the city of Rijeka and the city of Kastav is planned, which will be financed from local funds. The value of these works is HRK 175,123,042.71 (without VAT), and the expected duration of the works is 59 months from the introduction of the contractor into the work.
