The Mayor of Ferizaj/Urosevac Mr.Bajrush Xhemaili, and the head of MuSPP Mrs. Krystyna Galezia, exchanged the agreement of cooperation for the implementation of the Capital Investment Project in the premises of Municipality of Ferizaj/Urosevac, during the meeting on 12th of August.

The document specifies responsibilities of each of the parties in co-financing the capital investment project (CIP) of “Flood Reduction Project” for the Nerodime River near Dudi’s bridge. The development of the CIP derived from flood reduction analysis carried by MuSPP, Municipality of Ferizaj/Urosevac and the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) and it is in line with approved Urban Development Plan. The CIP in Ferizaj/Urosevac is a product of collaboration between MuSPP’s professional staff and Municipality of Ferizaj/Urosevac. The project was developed in a participatory manner which involved different groups of citizens. The ultimate aim of this capital investment project is to reduce flooding in identified spot area by regulation of Nerodime riverbed for the length of 300 m, whilst improving its accessibility, providing a pedestrian friendly and green environment. The total cost for this project is USD 209,192 and will be equally covered by the MuSP Programme funded by the Swedish Agency for International Development and Cooperation (Sida) and Municipality of Ferizaj/Urosevac.

The Mayor of Ferizaj/Urosevac Mr. Xhemajli expressed the willingness of the municipality to extend the improvement of the riverbed in the future, by using technical concept and parameters of this project.