Lutsk dormitory for IDPs reopens following extensive reconstruction and re-equipment funded by EU grant
Today, on November 30, representatives of the EU Delegation to Ukraine have visited the city for the opening ceremony of the LNTU dormitory designated to house internally displaced students and teachers of the institution. The reconstruction of the building was funded by grant of the European Union as part of the project “Reconstruction of an educational building of the Lutsk National Technical University into a dormitory for IDPs”.
The delegation comprised of Chloé Allio, Head of the External Assistance Programs Section “Economic Cooperation, Energy, Infrastructure and Environment” at the EU Delegation to Ukraine, along with Andriy Bandura, Coordinator of the Gas, Oil, and Energy Efficiency Sector at the EU Delegation to Ukraine and Stanislav Toshkov, Coordinator of the Economic Cooperation Sector.
Lutsk City Mayor Ihor Polishchuk held a meeting with the delegation at Lutsk City Council, where he expressed gratitude to the European partners for their contribution to the joint project implementation. “We are sincerely thankful for your attention to the challenges that internally displaced Ukrainians go through. Your support has been invaluable in addressing a crucial issue of improving the living conditions for this specific group. We are particularly pleased that this living space will be benefitial for both students entering independent life and educators compelled to leave their university due to conflicts. This provision will serve as an additional incentive for them to work in our city,” Lutsk City Mayor added. Ihor Polishchuk emphasized the high quality of the repairs performed as well as comfort of the housing facilities.
“This project is a great example of effective support of the European Union for Ukrainian people,” he summarized.
Subsequently, the delegation attended the renovated dormitory opening ceremony. The dormitory is located at 29 Sofiia Kovalevska Street and had recently welcomed its first residents. The members of the EU Delegation to Ukraine were satisfied that the reconstruction of the two-story building met European standards. The installation of essential utilities was completed, the roof was changed, windows were replaced, the facade was insulated and interior refurbishments were carried out.
The redesigned buildings with the total area of 3.5 thousand square meters include 54 rooms for students, 8 smart apartments designed mainly for families, 7 apartments with improved layouts. On the ground floor, rooms for people with disabilities are equipped with inclusive facilities, including bathrooms, elevators and ramps. All rooms have been renovated: there are household appliances, kitchens, bathrooms and electrical appliances available for the residents.
After the visit of the building and discussions with the first residents of the dormitory, she positively commented on the quality of the reconstruction and the rapid progress of its completion. Chloé Allio, Head of Section for Economic Cooperation, Energy, Environment and Infrastructure, the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine said: “We have visited several communities that receive financial assistance to build housing for internally displaced people and we are extremely impressed with the achievements of Lutsk community. We were there last year during the initial stages of the reconstruction, and it is remarkable to witness how quickly this building has been transformed into the dormitory ready for people to move in”.
