The project involves the restoration of landscaping and the green zone.
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The construction of a backup heating network in Teremky is one of the key initiatives for establishing a redundant heat supply system in Kyiv. This new network will enable the rerouting of heat supply to approximately 200,000 residents of the Holosiivskyi district in case the primary source is compromised.
The heating network is being laid in accordance with a single approved design, which has undergone state examination. According to the acting first deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), Petro Panteleyev, this particular approach is the most advantageous in terms of the scope of redundancy, implementation timeline, and cost. He conveyed this information during a briefing on the progress of Kyiv’s Resilience Plan, addressing public outcry over the extensive tree removal necessitated by the construction.
“Establishing backup heating systems is a critical component of Kyiv’s Resilience Plan. This is a matter of national importance, as it concerns providing heat to hundreds of thousands of citizens. The current wartime conditions are unfortunately severe and demand that we achieve maximum results with minimal expenditure of funds and time. The pipelines in Teremky are being installed according to the sole approved project documentation. There are no other developed or, moreover, approved projects for which funds have been allocated. The removal of trees within the construction zone of the heating network is a necessary measure to facilitate the laying of an alternative heat pipeline for the Teremky-1 and Teremky-2 neighborhoods within the shortest possible timeframe. Currently, there is no alternative engineering corridor available for the installation of this heating network,” stated Petro Panteleyev.
He pointed out that the project’s technological concept development commenced prior to the full-scale invasion. During this phase, specialists explored various routing options for the network, conducted investigations, and sought expert consultations. The routing options that are now being referred to in different public sources as separate alternative projects were, in reality, design considerations that were explored at various stages of the current project’s development. No separate, approved project documentation existed for them, and no budgetary funds were spent on their realization.
“The possibility of laying the network through other so-called engineering corridors, including Teremkivska Street, was examined. Technically, it is impossible to lay these networks beneath Teremkivska Street due to the existing underground utilities, such as sewage, water supply, and electrical cables. Furthermore, there is insufficient space to accommodate two additional main pipelines of nearly one-meter diameter while adhering to technical requirements, particularly regarding insulation,” commented the acting first deputy head of the KCSA.
He emphasized that upon completion of the construction activities, the area will be subject to restoration. The project includes the refurbishment of the public spaces and green areas, such as the creation of a park or square, and the maximum possible reinstatement of trees.
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