Centralized freshwater supply restored to Mykolaiv for the first time since 2022: Ministry for Communities and Territories Development
Over half a million residents of Mykolaiv are once again receiving fresh water for the first time since the main water pipeline was destroyed in 2022. As of today, the construction of a 136-km pipeline, consisting of two parallel lines of 67.9 km each, has been fully completed. Pumping stations are operational, and work on landscaping adjacent areas and restoring access roads is ongoing. Tenders for electricity supply have been finalized, and all necessary contracts signed to ensure stable and uninterrupted operation of the pipeline.
The first 5,000 cubic meters of water reached the city’s systems and reservoirs in late August. Over several weeks, specialists gradually tested the network, adhering to all technological standards. This process allowed for system checks and prevented potential damage.
“After russian forces destroyed the key main pipeline, over half a million Mykolaiv residents were left without a stable water supply. To restore access to fresh water, the Ministry and the State Agency of Restoration carried out complex work in the shortest possible time. Today, water is reaching consumers, and Mykolaiv residents once again have a stable and reliable water supply. The new pipeline was built with all safety and reliability requirements. Pumping stations are protected from attacks, power lines are laid underground, and there are shelters for personnel, backup generators, and modern equipment to ensure uninterrupted operation even in emergency conditions,” said Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Ukraine’s Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development.
The Mykolaiv pipeline is one of the largest and most strategically important infrastructure projects of national significance. Its construction exemplifies a comprehensive approach, efficient use of funds, and rapid implementation. The current cost of the pipeline construction, including additional works, is UAH 6.3 billion, down from the initial UAH 8.7 billion. Following an audit by the Restoration Agency, the project cost was reduced by 25%.
The saved funds will be allocated to other critical water supply projects, including pipelines for the Myrivska and Tomakivska communities in Dnipropetrovsk region, the Bolhrad and Suvorovsky pipelines in Odesa region, and pipelines in Lubny, Poltava region, and Vapnyarka, Vinnytsia region. These projects shall provide stable water supply to over 180,000 people across 127 settlements.