2014-2020 EU funds for drinking water supply in Ljubljanica river basin
Ljubljana, 11 September 2015 – Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy, acting as the Managing Authority for European Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund, is continuing to issue grant award decisions for projects implemented under the 2014-2020 programming period. Today the Office issued a grant award decision for the investment “Drinking water supply in the Ljubljanica river basin – Lot 2” which will enable supply of safe and healthy drinking water. The project is worth EUR 10.7 million and will receive Cohesion Fund support in the amount of EUR 6.2 million.
The investment will address the issue of drinking water supply in the municipality of Brezovica, Log-Dragomer, Logatec, Postojna and Škofljica. The investment covers the construction of 18,314 metres of pipelines, 4 water tanks, 2 pumping stations, 2 water reservoirs and 1 waterworks. The upgrade and hydraulic improvement of the existing water supply systems, connecting additional inhabitants to public water supply system and ensuring new water sources will enable safe and healthy drinking water supply for the inhabitants of the area.
For more information please contact Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning.
