Korosten City Territorial Community

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Implementation of an Energy Storage System (BESS) for the Municipal Enterprise “Vodokanal”

The project involves the installation of a modern Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the facilities of the municipal utility company “Vodokanal” to ensure uninterrupted operations during emergency and scheduled power outages.

Project initiator: Department of Housing and Communal Services

Project executor, asset holder: Municipal Enterprise "Vodokanal"

Project partners: Korosten City Council, Korosten District State Administration, Zhytomyr Regional State Administration

Funding: Ready to co-finance from the municipal budget

Critical Infrastructure

Construction of a local automated centralized public alert system

The project involves the construction of a local automated system for the timely notification of residents of the Korosten City Territorial Community about natural, technological, military or other threats.

Estimated budget: €686,806

Project initiator: Department for Civil Protection of the Population of the Executive Committee of the Korosten City Council

Project partners: Korosten City Council, Korosten District State Administration, Zhytomyr Regional State Administration

Asset holder: Department for Civil Protection of the Population of the Executive Committee of the Korosten City Council

Innovation

Reconstruction of a Municipal Building into Housing for IDPs

The project involves the reconstruction of a municipal dormitory and its conversion into a modern multi-apartment residential building for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Estimated budget: €20,000,000

Project initiator: Korosten City Council

Project executor: Capital Construction Department of the Executive Committee of the Korosten City Council

Asset holder: Housing and Maintenance Company No. 1 in Korosten

No funding is currently available; the community is ready to co-finance the project.

Social Infrastructure

Reconstruction of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities of the Korosten Municipal Enterprise “Vodokanal”

The project involves the comprehensive modernization of the existing wastewater treatment facilities through the implementation of modern mechanical, biological and, where necessary, chemical wastewater treatment technologies.

Estimated budget: €10,000,000

Project initiator, executor: Municipal Enterprise "Vodokanal"

Project Implementing Entity: Department of Municipal Economy of Vinnytsia City Council

Asset holder: Department of Housing and Communal Services

Critical Infrastructure

Reconstruction of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and Implementation of a Modern Waste Management System

The project involves the comprehensive reconstruction of the existing municipal solid waste landfill, including the implementation of modern environmental technologies and the development of infrastructure for waste sorting and preparation for recycling.

Estimated budget: €20-22,000,000

Project initiator: Department of Housing and Communal Services of the Executive Committee of the Korosten City Council

Project partners: Local self-government bodies of the communities included in the Korosten Waste Management Cluster; Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine; Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine; Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration; International partners and donors; Private investors.

Critical Infrastructure

Alternative Energy Sources

Development of Industrial Parks

Development of Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems

Reconstruction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities of the Municipal Utility Company “Vodokanal”

Knowledge and Experience Exchange

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Total area - 806, 1 haZhytomyr region
Korosten city and 43 villages

● Natural potential: the Drevlyanskyi Park, featuring Princess Olha’s bathing site and natural landscape landmarks.
● Railway connections: Korosten is a major railway junction. Following attacks on railway infrastructure in January 2026, direct connections with cities across Ukraine are limited.
● Road connections: the M-07 international highway (Kyiv–Yahodyn) and regional roads run through the community.

Objectives of the community’s participation in the ReBuild Ukraine project

EXPERIENCE SHARING
Project management and preparation of high-quality Project Documentation
PARTNERSHIPS
Networking and implementation of joint projects
ATTRACTING INVESTORS
Energy Efficiency of municipal and public facilities, rehabilitation services, waste management
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Support for entrepreneurship and development of medical infrastructure

STRATEGIC LOCATION

One of the industrial centres of northern Ukraine, strategically located at the intersection of international transport routes connecting Kyiv with EU countries

ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

A diversified economy, well-developed engineering infrastructure, two industrial parks, and extensive experience in cooperation with international partners and donors

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTORS

Ready-to-use sites for project implementation, local government support, openness to partnerships, and efficient decision-making.

PRIORITY SECTORS

Manufacturing, woodworking, renewable energy, mechanical engineering, logistics, construction, the circular economy, and municipal infrastructure.

Strategic Development Priorities of the Community:

A community with a competitive and innovative economy based on smart specialization
A community with a comfortable, safe, and environmentally sustainable living environment
A people-centred community with strong human capital and modern social infrastructure, ensuring equal opportunities for self-realization and a dignified life for everyone

Community Development Programs

Development Strategy of the Korosten City Territorial Community until 2030

Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan of the Korosten City Territorial Community until 2030

General Development Plan of the City

Detailed Land-Use Plans are published on the community’s official website under “For Investors” → “Urban Planning Documentation.”

Socio-Economic Development Programme of the Korosten City Territorial Community for 2026

Construction of a 150 kW Solar Power Plant on the Premises of Korosten Central City Hospital

Grant Provider: GIZ
Partners: NGO “EcoClub”
Objective: Improving the facility’s energy efficiency during power outages and ensuring uninterrupted provision of medical services. Solar panels have been installed, reducing reliance on the centralized power supply and improving the healthcare facility’s energy efficiency and energy independence during power outages.

Construction of a 100 kW Solar Power Plant at the Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Partners / Participants / Donors: Implemented through an ESCO mechanism with the support of UNDP.
Objective: Reducing the load on the centralized power supply system and improving the energy efficiency of the wastewater treatment facilities.

Reconstruction of the 8-Storey Building of Korosten Central City Hospital

Partner: Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration (Zhytomyr OVA)
The project is being implemented through the Ukraine Recovery Programme. It is currently at the implementation stage and includes interior works and the procurement of equipment.

Construction of a Facility at Korosten City Hospital to House an MRI Scanner

Partners / Participants / Donors: Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV)
The construction of an additional facility to house an MRI scanner, along with the procurement of equipment, will enhance the hospital’s capacity and improve access to high-quality diagnostics for residents of the community and Korosten District, eliminating the need to travel to the regional centre.

Modernization of Street Lighting

Replacement of existing street lamps with energy-efficient lighting fixtures to reduce reliance on the centralized electricity supply.

Installation of a Modular Cogeneration Unit for the Boiler House of the Municipal Utility Company “Teplozabezpechennia”

Partners / Participants / Donors: Public partnershipPartner: UPG
Objective: Simultaneous generation of heat and electricity, improving the boiler house’s energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and ensuring uninterrupted heat supply to critical infrastructure facilities even in the event of emergency power outages.

Thermal Modernization of Child Development Centre No. 18

Partners / Participants / Donors: Partner – NEFCO. Cooperation format – loan financing.
Objective: Improving conditions for children and staff at the facility and reducing energy costs.

UNICEF “Children and Youth at the Heart of Community Development”

Partners / Participants / Donors: UNICEF Ukraine

Completed works: Renovation of the maternity ward and provision of medical equipment; renovation of shelters in 2 lyceums and 3 kindergartens; opening of a youth centre and youth space; renovation of the Social Services Centre; provision of pumping equipment for the municipal water utility; and training for staff on budget planning with a focus on children’s needs.

USAID “HOVERLA”

Partners / Participants / Donors: USAID
Objective: Strengthening the capacity of local self-government bodies by developing human resources and supporting municipal enterprises with equipment, materials, and specialized machinery.

Woodworking Industry
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Industry
Quarry Development
Trade and Services Sector

the korosten community invites international partners to cooperate for development and European integration

VOLODYMYR MOSKALENKO

Mayor of the City Council

Telephone: 38 (04142) 5 00 00e-mail: au.vog.adar-netsorok%40tnemtraped_larenegUkraine, Zhytomyr region, Korosten, 22 Hrushevskoho Street