YAKUTSK STARTED BUILDING NEAR MAJOR POWER PLANT
On Wednesday, in an area near Yakutsk Chochur Muran the solemn laying of the stone, which marked the start of construction of TPP-2.
Construction is caused by an absolute must - the operating power plant, which provides the energy capital of the republic and the surrounding areas is outdated. It is estimated that without the introduction of new capacities Central Power Yakutia could face a shortage of electricity in the coming years.
Shortly before arriving at the head of the laying of the foundations of the republic Yegor Borisov and the head of RAO Energy System of East `` Sergey Tolstoguzov signed an agreement on cooperation in the project. The fact that the station will be built on co-financing. The cost of the first phase of GRES-2 will amount to 11.7 billion rubles. The joint stock company will pay half that amount.
The remaining funds will be invested in the construction of the regional and federal budgets, most likely, on an equal footing.
- In recent years, the republic#39;s leadership at all levels regularly actualized the need for the construction of the Yakutsk GRES-2 as well as operating a power plant put into operation more than forty years ago, almost worn out - said Yegor Borisov. - I am glad that we have the support of the federal government, and this acute problem in the coming years will be solved. Construction of a new energy source will allow us to ensure sufficient capacity Yakutsk and the whole of Central Yakutia, which today continues to evolve.
According to Sergei Tolstoguzov, at the new station will have the most modern equipment.
- In addition, it is located outside the city, and this has a positive impact on the ecology of Yakutsk, - said the head of the company.
The first stage of planning to build a power station until 2016. Then for two years to refurbish existing now GRES-1. After that, according to preliminary plans to begin construction of the second stage of a new energy source.
In addition, over the years will upgrade network facilities.
