The BEEP project continues with its activities six educational institutions in the ZDK will be reconstructed according to world energy efficiency standards.
After five public buildings (four schools and one hospital) were rebuilt as a part of the World Bank project BEEP (Bosnia Energy Efficiency Project) last year, this year the implementation of energy efficiency measures continued. New investments are planned for another six schools, in the amount of 1.7 million KM.
This project includes, among other objects, also “15 April” in Kakanj and “Vares Majdan” in Vares, primary schools, where works which imply thermal insulation of facade walls, replacement of existing carpentry, repair of part of the cover and other measures are in progress. On that occasion, a visit was organized by the project representatives, as well as representatives of the ZDK authorities in these schools.
“The schools selected by this project were in a very bad condition. Through our audit we have evaluated that these are exactly the objects in which we need to realize this project. The implemented energy efficiency measures will contribute to better living conditions, but also the working conditions in these schools” – said Miralem Galijasevic, Prime Minister of Zenica – Doboj Canton.
During the visit, Federal Minister of Physical Planning Josip Martic expressed satisfaction with the fact that the number of reconstructed facilities has increased, adding: “Over the past two years, a large number of public facilities have been renovated and after a short period of time, significant savings are achieved. When it comes to these facilities, the dynamics of the works are satisfactory and I think all the works will be completed on time.”
By implementing works, students and school employees will have a better and more comfortable sojourn, said Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of ZDK, Mensur Sinanovic.
“In addition to reducing energy significant financial savings will also be achieved, which can be invested through the budget and other schools” – Sinanovic added.
This is the second year of successful implementation of the BEEP project where in 2016 energy efficiency measures were implemented on an 18 public facilities. This year, investments for 19 public buildings are planned mostly educational and health institutions.
Negotiations are currently underway for the implementation of projects in 2018.