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Drinking water supply in the Drava River Basin - 4th lot

The key task of the project is to ensure a stable water supply and improve the quality of drinking water for the wider regional system in the Drava Valley. Great importance is attached to ensuring better quality drinking water for the wider population, which will be optimal and safe for health. This will additionally ensure an even higher level of quality of life for the population in the entire valley.
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Project title
Drinking water supply in the Drava River Basin - 4th section
Akrim
Drava 4
Lead partner
Municipality of Vuzenica
Project partnership
Municipality of Dravograd, Municipality of Radlje ob Dravi, Municipality of Muta, Municipality of Podvelka, Municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju, Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju
Period
2025 - 2028
Project value
€58,078,531
Source of funding
Participating municipalities in proportion to the amount of the projects applied for
Contact person
Uroš Rozman, Mateja Bratuša

The aim of the project is:

  • To ensure clean and high-quality drinking water for all users in the Drava river basin.
  • Ensure the construction of new pipelines, reservoirs and pumping stations, and the hydraulic improvement of existing systems.
  • Expansion of the water supply system.
  • Reducing water losses.

The project is intended to:

  • Residents of the Drava Valley, who will gain access to stable and high-quality drinking water.
  • Municipalities in the Drava river basin that are facing aging infrastructure and water losses.
  • Companies and industries that need a reliable supply of drinking and technical water for smooth operation.
  • Public institutions (schools, kindergartens, healthcare institutions) that require high standards of water supply.
  • Water system operators, who will ensure more efficient operation of the systems by improving the infrastructure.

Project benefits:

For residents:

  • Access to clean, high-quality and safe drinking water.
  • Reliable drinking water supply, even in case of major loads or crisis situations.

For the region:

  • Reducing water losses, which contributes to sustainable management of water resources.
  • Improving the hydraulic properties of the network and increasing the reliability of water supply.
  • The expansion of the system allows for the coverage of new users, which contributes to the development of the region.

For municipalities:

  • Infrastructure modernization, which reduces maintenance costs and the risk of failures.
  • Strengthening a sustainable approach and ensuring a high standard of living for citizens.

For the environment:

  • More efficient management of water resources by reducing losses and optimizing consumption.
  • Contributing to the preservation of natural resources for future generations.

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