The construction of a main water pipeline continues in Mykolaiv region. Metinvest-SMC is the partner of this important infrastructure project and will supply up to 500 tonnes of steel products.
The total length of the future water pipeline will be 67.8 kilometres. It will have a throughput capacity of up to 120,000 cubic meters of water per day, designed to meet the needs of Mykolaiv. Autostrada is the main contractor for the project, while Metinvest-SMC is supplying rebars of various sizes.
The work has been phased, beginning in March with the first section (18.4 km in length), followed in April by the start of construction on the second (22.9 km) and third (26.5 km) sections. To accelerate the process and achieve completion in an extremely short time – just five months – over 1,000 specialists and more than 100 units of modern equipment are operating around the clock at the construction site.
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Metinvest-SMC will supply up to 500 tonnes of steel products for the construction of the main water pipeline that will provide Mykolaiv residents with quality drinking water.
The routing of pipeline water is mainly done at locations other than residential buildings, minimising the impact on the existing engineering networks and speeding up the work completion. Despite the challenging landscape, which includes agricultural areas, water obstacles, roads, railway tracks, and existing gas pipelines, it was decided to use the state-of-the-art technology, specifically horizontal directional drilling. This method allows pipes to be installed without disturbing the surface soil layer.
The project includes the construction of three pumping stations, each with a capacity ranging from 640 to 800 kW, to ensure stable pressure and water supply along the entire route. The pipeline network uses pipes with diameters between 800 to 900 millimetres, capable to withstand pressures up to 16 atmospheres and resistant to significant temperature fluctuations and chemical exposure, ensuring a long service life. Additionally, power supply systems are being installed, including both main and backup lines, transformer substations, and autonomous power supplies. To enhance safety, all pumping stations and key electrical system components will be housed in reinforced structures.
The launch of the new water supply system is planned for August 2025.
