The work includes the renovation of three existing reservoirs and the construction of one new reservoir, the construction of three new and the renovation of three existing pumping stations, the laying of approximately 32 km of distribution and approximately 15 km of supply water mains, as well as the modernization of the relevant infrastructure. For the first time, farmers in Teccan and Corjeuți will have access to water from the Prut River via a newly built pumping station. Belyavinitsy will be supplied with water from the Vilia River via a reservoir built specifically for this purpose, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).
“For the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, the development of irrigation infrastructure is one of the key priorities of agricultural policy. We want to support farmers by focusing on water resources and investment opportunities that generate added value. The Republic of Moldova has potential: it has farmers who strive to produce more and better. Our role is to create the necessary conditions for realizing this potential. We want to produce high-quality products for our citizens, as well as diversify exports and promote integration into the European Union’s single market,” noted Minister Liudmila Catlabuga.
According to industry experts, the restoration of existing systems will increase agricultural productivity in the served areas by approximately 50% compared to the average over the past decade.
“Teccan, Corjeuți, and Beliavinți represent the second major irrigation project implemented under AGGRI. The first such project in Crokmaz and Kepălan in the Ștefan Voda district is in its final stages. We have come a long way to reach this point—feasibility studies, technical design, and procurement procedures. All of this was done so that, from the moment work begins, the contractor can ensure predictable project execution with clear deadlines and a guarantee of quality. “For farmers in the Briceni district, today’s signing is not just a ceremonial event, but a guarantee that, upon completion of the work, they will gain access to water where there is currently none,” emphasized Olga Sainchuk, Executive Director of the UCIMPA office.
Work is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks and be completed in approximately two years.
