Moldova: EU helps reconstruct Rîșcani Dam
On 24 September, the Delegation of the European Union in Moldova announced that the dam of the Rîșcani reservoir has been completely reconstructed. The reconstruction was completed with EU support, delivered through the ‘EU4Moldova Resilience: Secure State, Resilient Communities’ project, implemented by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova.
The dam, built in 1971, had not undergone major repairs for more than 50 years and had reached an advanced state of deterioration. The lack of a functional water level control system endangered both the aquatic ecosystem and the households downstream.
The total budget for the dam’s renovation was 2.9 million MDL, of which 2.6 million MDL was provided by the EU and nearly 300,000 MDL by the local authorities. The reconstruction works were carried out over seven months and included the repair of the sluice and water discharge systems, as well as the consolidation and cleaning of the concrete structure. This will significantly reduce the risk of flooding and protect nearby houses and infrastructure.
“The Rîșcani dam is part of a broader effort by the European Union to support Moldovan towns in becoming safer and more resilient. Whether we speak about hydraulic infrastructure, modernised public spaces, or urban revitalisation projects, all these investments share a common goal – to improve people’s lives and protect local communities,” said Iwona Piórko, the EU Ambassador to Moldova.
“This dam has long been a source of concern for local authorities and residents. Now, this hydrotechnical structure becomes not only a functional infrastructure but also an element that beautifies our city,” said Denis Țurcanu, Deputy Mayor of Rîșcani.
The reconstruction of the Rîșcani dam is one of five urban revitalisation projects funded by the EU through the ‘EU4Moldova Resilience: Secure State, Resilient Communities’ project. Similar investments have been carried out in the cities of Nisporeni, Ceadîr-Lunga, Cimișlia, and Hîncești.
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