A vital infrastructure project aimed at rehabilitating and upgrading the water supply system is being implemented in the Gjilan Municipality. This initiative, a part of the FLOWS Project, funded through a credit by the World Bank, is being executed by the contractor ALFA I & JUNIKU.
The project aims to enhance the water supply system managed by Hidromorava Regional Water Company. The plan is to rehabilitate and upgrade the pipeline network in Gjilan and construct a new water storage tank in Perlepnica, village of Gjilan, to increase water storage capacity. Additionally, it aims the rehabilitation and upgrade of water pumps in Gjilan area to improve pumping efficiency.
The subproject activities under this Contract involve:
- Rehabilitation and Upgrade of the water distribution pipeline network in Gjilan city and in Perlepnica;
- Construction of the new reservoir in Perlepnica;
- Rehabilitation of the water pumping stations in Baja in Gjilan, Perlepnica, Velekince and for the Prison;
- Installation of SCADA system in Gjilan and Perlepnica
This initiative for rehabilitation and upgrade of the water supply system network in municipality of Gjilan is crucial due to the aging infrastructure marked by deterioration and leakages. The current water main pipeline, constructed of Asbestos Cement pipes, is slated for replacement with modern and more environmentally friendly material, with PE pipes of larger diameter. The new pipeline route will run parallel to the existing AC pipeline, which will remain intact, eliminating the creation of asbestos waste. The water distribution networks to be rehabilitated and upgraded with this subproject encompassing 8977m of pipeline in Gjilan city center and suburb, including Perlepnica village.
This Contract covers interventions in 3 lines, so the project will follow existing footprints of the current water pipelines and will include activities such as workplace mobilization and management, demolition works, excavation works, laying of pipes, purchase and installation of equipment, among others. Measures such as traffic organization, road maintenance, alternative electricity supply, safety measures, and damage repair ensure smooth operations throughout the construction period.