How much will the construction of a new hydroelectric power plant in Kherson region cost - Ministry of Economy
After the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, the cost of building a new one may be about $1 billion, since it is not only about installing new hydraulic units, but also about restoring the integrity of a huge dam.
About this reports the Ministry of Economy.
"Russia has once again proved to the world that it is a terrorist state, because the undermining of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant entails environmental, economic consequences, a great threat to radiation and food safety. The cost of building a new hydroelectric power plant could be around $1 billion. It will take at least five years to restore the dam alone, and the cumulative effect of the humanitarian and environmental consequences of the explosion will only increase," commented Yulia Svyrydenko, Minister of Economy of Ukraine.
She also noted that as a result of the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam by the occupiers, 80 settlements may be flooded, part of the flora and fauna of the Kherson region may be destroyed, several million people may be left without drinking water, food security and other catastrophic consequences may be threatened.
"The international community must act as tough as possible against Russia. Now Ukraine needs the fastest possible assistance in minimizing and eliminating the consequences of the subversion in the interests of all mankind. First and foremost, we are talking about dismantling and rebuilding the entire new hydroelectric power plant complex from scratch. According to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Environment and the State Environmental Inspectorate, water resources have been damaged by UAH 2 billion. The amount will only increase," emphasized Svyrydenko.
A headquarters for liquidation of the consequences of the Russian explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station has already been established under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.
The Government has allocated UAH 120 million to the State Agency of Water Resources for the sustainable supply of drinking water to the residents of Mykolaiv and UAH 845 million to provide drinking water to the residents of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions. UAH 1.5 billion has also been allocated for the construction of new water mains to provide Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol and Marhanets with drinking water
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