Eco-Rail


Sector
Environment
Stream
Ensuring protection from the harmful effects of water in settlements, industrial facilities and agricultural lands, creating safe living conditions for the population
Maturity level
79
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
State level of SPP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

The goal of the project is to create a single automated contactless water level measurement system in the supply and transport channels of the Danube reservoirs, which will allow for a quick response to the rise in the water level in the Danube River and, accordingly, the timely opening of the locks. Thus, it is possible to avoid flooding of settlements during floods by rationally distributing the water resource accumulated during the open locks by gravity filling of the reservoirs. This process ensures water exchange and the ecological component. During the implementation, non-volatile sensors and appropriate software will be installed, which will allow for free 24-hour access to the situation regarding the provision of water resources to the reservoirs and, if possible, avoiding environmental disasters associated with flooding of areas near the Danube River and drying up of reservoirs due to climate change. Currently, such measuring systems (devices with software) are completely absent, levels are calculated theoretically using formulas, which does not always correspond to actual data and wastes time for response.

The purpose of the project

Main goal:

Contribution to climate or environmental goals

Secondary goal:

Introducing innovations and energy-efficient solutions

Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

The main problems affecting the protection of biodiversity of the territory protected by Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention and part of the pan-European list code UA0000142 with an area of 52807 ha STE bioregion: 1. Floods 2. Drought And both components in the same region on the same objects, depending on the season. The water resource that causes flooding during floods is redistributed to the reservoir and regulated by a hydraulic structure - a lock. After the project is implemented, it will be possible to respond faster to the rise in water in the river and to close faster during floods, and open, in the event of a lack of water in the reservoirs, the locks, thereby regulating the water balance of the Danube reservoirs. Ensuring and controlling the filling of the Danube reservoir system is the protection and preservation of biodiversity, namely the Danube wetlands, supporting the implementation of the Ramsar Convention.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Number of users from low-mobility population groups

1000 human

Number of people who will use the service

5000 human

Number of IDPs in the geographical area of impact of the project

15000 human

Population in the geographical area of influence of the project

100000 human

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Environment

Subsector

Water protection, water management development, flood risk mitigation, centralized water supply, management, use and restoration of surface water resources

Stream

Ensuring protection from the harmful effects of water in settlements, industrial facilities and agricultural lands, creating safe living conditions for the population

Strategic document

Water Strategy of Ukraine until 2050

Task

1 Preparation and implementation of flood risk management plans in accordance with the legislation and provisions of Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood risks

Project objectives

Indicator
Base value
Target value
Number of protected population
30000 human
60000 human
Number of protected wetlands
800 ha
1600 ha

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Метод експертних оцінок та Опитування споживачів
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has data from external sources been used in the demand assessment?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the demand forecast take into account the latest demographic and economic forecasts?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Indicator
Year
Demand
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
1
5000 human
Economic justification

Analysis of the project's impact on ecology and climate change

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Project sustainability and inclusivity

Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will create jobs available to women (temporarily or permanently)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Documents

Name
Date
Price offer.docx
02.03.2026
09:11:07 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Eco-Rail

Technical Solution 2

Hydropost

Total costs10'000'003 UAH13'000'000 UAH
  • For preparation
  • 1 UAH1'000'000 UAH
  • For implementation
  • 10'000'000 UAH10'000'000 UAH
  • For operation
  • 1 UAH1'000'000 UAH
  • For closing
  • 1 UAH1'000'000 UAH
    Average annual costs1 UAH2'000'000 UAH
    Project duration, incl.8 months30 months
  • Deadline for developing a FFS
  • 2 months6 months
  • Implementation period
  • 6 months24 months
    Service life120 months120 months
    Target indicatorsDefined Defined
    Technical Solution Status
    Active

    [The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

    Rejected

    [The technical approach was not selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

    Components of a technical solution
    To components
    0
    To components
    0

    Commercial Justification

    Supplier and contractor market assessment

    Is the project likely to attract a sufficient number of bidders to ensure real competition that will encourage bidders to think innovatively and maximize the quality of their proposals?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Is the project of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Will the project involve national or international suppliers and contractors?
    Yes, both national and international

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Financial justification

    Total project budget

    Total preliminary budget10'000'003 UAH13'000'000 UAH
    Capital costs10'000'003 UAH13'000'000 UAH
    Operational costs0 UAH0 UAH

    Preliminary cost breakdown

    Operating costs for implementation0 UAH0 UAH
    For preparation1 UAH1'000'000 UAH
    For implementation10'000'000 UAH10'000'000 UAH
    For operation1 UAH1'000'000 UAH
    For closing1 UAH1'000'000 UAH
    Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
    Yes
    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
    Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
    Yes
    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Average project cost per service recipient

    Service Unitодин попереджена та захищена людина
    Service Unit Cost200 UAH

    Profitability of the project

    Is the project expected to generate income?NoNo

    Availability of services

    Has an analysis been conducted of the accessibility of services for consumers and their financial ability to pay the established tariffs?
    Not applicable – the project does not provide for the provision of paid services or the establishment of tariffs

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project Financing Mechanisms

    Are funding sources and mechanisms identified?

    Source and MechanismYesNo

    Funding Sources

    Approved Funds0 UAH0 UAH
    Expected Funds0 UAH0 UAH

    Public-private partnership

    Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
    The project does not fall under the PPP format by its nature/character

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Are there, after conducting an appropriate study, private investors interested in the possibility of implementing the project in the PPP format?
    No

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Results of the feasibility analysis
    Project Preparation Program Engagement and Funding Needs

    Does the project require additional preparation assistance from Project Preparation Facilities (PPF)?

    None of the options are applicable

    Project Approval History

    DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level
    02/03/2026SP-N-020326-E09A52DEState SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--
    17/03/2026SPP-N-170326-5E53C3E9State SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyIncludeAccording to the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Investment Council dated 12.03.2026 No. 1679