The Government has adopted a number of decisions that will help accelerate the restoration of communities in Ukraine. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on March 7.
In particular, according to the Head of Government, an additional UAH 5 billion has been allocated for recovery projects in 12 regions. The money will be used to implement 150 projects under a joint programme with the European Investment Bank to repair and build hospitals, schools, kindergartens, restore water supply as well as energy efficiency.
“These are projects that will significantly improve the lives of our communities and citizens,” said Denys Shmyhal.
The Government has also provided UAH 5.2 billion for a pilot project for the comprehensive restoration of five settlements: Borodianka in Kyiv region, Trostianets in Sumy region, Tsyrkuny in Kharkiv region, Posad-Pokrovske in Kherson region and Yahidne in Chernihiv region.
The Prime Minister noted that more than UAH 5 billion would be allocated for major repairs and construction of new housing in these communities, as well as resources to restore and modernise heat, gas and water supply. In addition, the reconstruction of transport and social infrastructure is also envisaged.
“The restoration of these settlements is being carried out in a comprehensive manner and is based on the principle of Build Back Better,” stressed Denys Shmyhal.
The Prime Minister also noted that the eVidnovlennia programme was operating effectively. According to him, 85,000 families have received and are receiving funds to repair damaged housing under this programme, and almost 15,000 certificates have been issued for the purchase of new housing to replace that destroyed by russian terrorists. In addition, 3,500 IDP families have already obtained certificates for the purchase of new housing, and more than a thousand families have already purchased new homes. (Government portal)