In Kyiv, the construction of two boiler houses is being accelerated to improve the reliability of the capital's heat supply. Contractor organizations are switching to 24/7 work schedules to complete the facilities faster before the winter cold sets in.
The State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine reported this on November 12.
The Agency's Head, Ivan Fedorov, visited the two sites and inspected the construction progress. According to the agency, specialists are currently installing heating equipment and carrying out work needed to connect it to engineering systems.
After the installation is completed, contractors will need to proceed with commissioning works. These provide for testing of equipment and preparing the boiler houses for operation.
Earlier, the Ministry of Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport stated that Kyiv plans to create over 1.5 GW of additional thermal generation capacity. The construction of reserve boiler houses is part of this program.
At the end of October, the Ministry reported that some facilities would require about two months to complete. It was also stated that installation of some equipment will continue until the end of December, and that new capacities will be put into operation during this heating season.
The Restoration Agency did not name a concrete launch date for the two boiler houses where round-the-clock work is being introduced.
The agency emphasizes that accelerating construction is necessary to enhance the resilience of urban infrastructure under Russian attacks on the energy system. Residential buildings, hospitals and social institutions depend on stable heat supply.
Materials from: Agency for Restoration, Ministry of Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine
