Government of Montenegro granted concessions for small hydroplants
The Government of Montenegro granted concessions for the construction of small hydro power plants (SHPP) Vinicka and Lijevak. “At the session, reports were adopted on the procedure for granting a concession on the basis of an energy license for the construction of small hydro power plants Vinicka on the part of the Vinicka river watercourse, […]
Danilovgrad to build wastewater treatment plant, contractors needed
The municipality of Danilovgrad, Montenegro, seeks contractors for the construction of a wastewater collection system and treatment plant. Contractors are also needed for the modernisation of the water supply system. Tendering for the construction of the wastewater plant and the reconstruction of existing and construction of new sewers is expected to begin in the first […]
EBRD calls for feasibility study of Brčko District water project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has called tender for feasibility study within the project to rebuild and extend water and sewage networks in the municipality of Brčko District in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EBRD sent an invitation for expression of interest, looking for a consultant to proceed with the feasibility study for […]
Western Balkans hydropower potential discussed in Vienna
An international conference in Vienna discussed the hydropower potential of the Western Balkans countries, in an attempt to facilitate closer cross-border cooperation of the stakeholders in building modern, larger hydropower plants, but also protecting water resources in the region. The organiser of the “Western Balkans Sustainable Hydropower Conference,” held in Austrian capital Vienna from November […]
Slovenia declares drinking water a basic human right in constitution
Slovenian parliament voted for a constitutional amendment to declare the access to drinking water a basic human right. The move has rendered any privatisation of water resources impossible, since the resources will be managed by the state. Slovenian parliament has adopted an amendment to Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia on November 17, which declared water […]
Intersectoral cooperation in the Drina river basin discussed in Belgrade
The international and domestic experts and stakeholders from the three neighbouring countries – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia – gathered in Belgrade for the second workshop “Assessing the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus and benefits of transboundary cooperation in the Drina river basin”. The workshop organised jointly by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and […]
Sweden supports wastewater treatment project in Niš
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden funded the feasibility study for the wastewater treatment plant construction project implemented by the City of Niš with one million euros. The feasibility study which will be an integral part of the project of the wastewater treatment plant construction in Niš costs one million euros […]
EBRD’s tender for Plava Voda project in Bosnia and Herzegovina announced
An ambitious project to connect municipalities of Travnik and Zenica with newly built water supply facilities is at the heart of a tender announced by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on November 4. Bosnia and Herzegovina has applied for loan for the “Plava Voda Regional Water Supply Project” (PVRWSP) back in 2015. […]