Government disbursed over UAH 700 million for projects in the energy sector to ensure stable winter passage: Denys Shmyhal

Rapid reconstruction remains a constant focus of the Government and despite all the challenges of the war, restoring housing, energy facilities and critical infrastructure are financed. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized during a session of the Cabinet of Ministers on June 25.

He informed that at today’s meeting a decision was taken to allocate more than UAH 700 million for 35 energy projects that are critical for the winter in certain communities.

“These include the construction of alternative sources of heat and energy, reconstruction of boiler houses and heating networks, construction and installation of gas piston and cogeneration units. Most of the funds will go to projects in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy regions,” noted Denys Shmyhal.

Moreover, according to him, a decision was passed to help attract funds from the European Investment Bank to complete 60 restoration projects.

“Thanks to this funding, we will manage to complete 19 schools, 12 medical facilities, and 10 kindergartens,” emphasized the Prime Minister.

Besides, the Government allotted UAH 50 million for the overhaul of the rehabilitation department of the Mykolaiv Regional Clinical Hospital for War Veterans. Apart from that, the Government channeled UAH 307 million to purchase equipment and modernize canteens in 23 schools across the country.