About the project:
The overall objective of the project was to protect border areas in the upper Siret and Prut River Basins from flood risk, other natural hazards, and accidental pollution. The project aimed to reduce the environmental, economic, and social vulnerability of communities in the border region by upgrading the Stanca-Costești hydrological complex and improving the warning system. The grant contract was signed on November 28, 2013, and the project was implemented by partners from Romania, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova.
Financing programme: Joint Operational Programme Romania – Ukraine – Republic of Moldova 2007-2013
Implementation period: 23 November 2013 – 30 June 2017
Budget: €9.24 million
KEY OBJECTIVES
- Ensure a high quantitative monitoring level for the Siret and Prut River Basins to prevent floods and accidental pollution.
- Reduce environmental, economic, and social vulnerability by enhancing the functional capacities of the Stanca-Costești Hydro-technical Complex.
- Develop various maps (historical flood, hazard, vulnerability, and risk) and provide a comprehensive River Basin Protection Plan (RBPP).
- Improve the warning system and increase reaction capacity through better common forecasting, modeling, and data dissemination.
THE PARTNERSHIP
Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests – RO
National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management, Siret Water Basin Administration, Prut Barlad Water Basin Administration – RO;
Apele Moldovei Agency – MD;
Dnister Prut Basin Department of Water resources, Chernivtsi Regional Centre on Hydrometeorology, State Scientific and Technical Centre for inter-sectorial and regional problems of the Environmental Safety and Resources Conservation EcoResource – UA.
KEY RESULTS
- Modern Monitoring System: Developed an integrated quantitative monitoring system with 32 new automated stations and upgraded 14 existing ones.
- Early Warning System: Installed 24 alert system points to warn the population about potential floods.
- Enhanced Dam Capacity: Upgraded the Stanca-Costești Hydro-technical Complex to improve flood attenuation and safety.
- Improved Data and Forecasting: Created a common geo-database, a new software system for hydrological modeling, and trained personnel to use it.
- Common Strategy: Developed a common methodology for flood risk mapping and a Common Action Plan for flood protection across the border regions.
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Here is the final report for the East-Avert project. This comprehensive document provides a detailed overview of the project’s implementation, key achievements, and lasting impact on flood prevention and protection in the region.