Five cities in Moldova benefit from over 17 million lei in urban revitalisation projects funded by EU

The European Union is directing over 17 million lei towards five urban revitalisation projects in the Moldovan cities of Rîșcani, Nisporeni, Ceadîr-Lunga, Cimișlia, and Hîncești, the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova announced on 25 July. 

All works are carried out as part of the EU-funded ‘EU4Moldova Resilience: Secure State, Resilient Communities’ initiative, implemented by the Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova. 

In the city of Rîșcani, reconstruction work is being carried out on the dam of the reservoir – for the first time in over five decades. The project involves modernising the water discharge system and strengthening the dam’s structure to reduce flood risk and protect local infrastructure. The works began in April 2025 and are expected to be completed by September.

In Nisporeni, the project aims to improve access to the District Hospital and Health Centre by constructing a modern 3,200m² parking lot with 105 spaces. Adjacent green areas will also be landscaped. Local authorities say this initiative will ease traffic in the area and reduce ambulance response times, improving access to medical services for the entire community. 

The city of Cimișlia is benefiting from the construction of two multifunctional sports fields for basketball, volleyball, and tennis. These will be equipped with accessible stands, including for people with special needs. The new sports infrastructure will serve local families, schools, kindergartens, the cultural center, library, and other community institutions.

In Hîncești, the Albinuța kindergarten is undergoing major renovation works that will create a safer, more comfortable, and energy-efficient environment for the 160 children attending the institution. The rehabilitation project includes thermal insulation of walls and ceilings, roof replacement, and modernisation of the heating system.

The kindergarten in Ceadîr-Lunga, attended by 325 children, is being upgraded for energy efficiency through thermal insulation, installation of 30 kW solar panels, and full modernisation of the outdoor area. 

“These investments directly contribute to improving the quality of life in our communities – whether we’re talking about critical infrastructure, access to healthcare, or modern educational spaces,” said Nicolae Soloviov, Project Manager of the EU4Moldova Resilience programme. 

“We are pleased that, with the support of the European Union, we are transforming cities into safer and more citizen-friendly places.” 

The beneficiary cities were selected through a public grant call organised in 2024 by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova.

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