The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works in resignation, Ivan Ivanov, presented a report on the activities of the department for the past year. The report focused on key infrastructure projects and programs related to energy efficiency.
Infrastructure projects:
- Hemus Motorway: Section 1 put into operation. Construction permits for sections 4, 5 and 9. Documentation for sections 6, 7 and 8 in an advanced stage.
- Europe Motorway: Traffic launched on the last section. Modernization of the Mezdra – Luti Dol section completed.
- Struma Motorway: Construction of the Kresna bypass has started.
- Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo Motorway: Contract signed for the financing of the Ruse – Byala section.
- Danube Bridge: Accelerated repair.
- Trakia Motorway: Repairs carried out on over 150 km. 36 road accident points have been secured.
Winter situation: Over 540 machines are working on the republican network. Restrictions for trucks over 12 tons in certain areas.
Water crisis in Shumen: Accidents removed. Removal of the manager of ViK - Shumen requested.
National Toll Management: The plan of BGN 1 billion in revenue exceeded. Procedure for returning funds to carriers started.
Municipal Investment Program: 2409 agreements signed. EUR 386 million paid through MRRB and EUR 130.5 million through BBR.
Dams: "Luda Yana" dam put into operation. Procedure for selecting a contractor for the "Cherni Osam" dam.
Recovery and Sustainability Plan: 100% of the funds for energy renovation saved. Second stage with 100% financing and an extended deadline until 2029.
Operational Programs: Certified expenses of nearly EUR 1.5 billion under OPRR. 560 contracts concluded for EUR 1.6 billion under the "Development of the Regions" program.
The Minister noted a record 828 questions from MPs, 767 of which were answered.