A major sewer project is slated for Simferopol’s Old Town, with completion expected by the end of 2026. A total of 374 million rubles has been allocated to fund this infrastructure upgrade, and Crimean news outlets report the development citing an order that designates the contractor for the work.
The contract identifies a single entity responsible for the drainage system installation across twenty four streets in Simferopol. Among the streets named are Poligonnaya, Angarskaya, Krasnoarmeyskaya, and Chekhov, along with several others listed in the official document. The agreement specifies the Limited Liability Company Master-Yug as the exclusive contractor under the state contract for the construction and installation activities tied to the project titled Construction of a drainage system on the streets of Poligonnaya, Zhidkova, Bratskaya, Angarskaya, Perevalnaya, Artilleriyskaya, Petrovskaya, March 8, Krasnoarmeyskaya, Chekhov, Crimea, Pogranichnikov, Kurchatov, Volodarsky, Inga and Krylov, Polygonny, Nagorny, Chekhov, Kamenny, Skalisty, Obozny, Skifsky, Bratsky strips in Simferopol.
The program aims to modernize the sewer network, improving flood resilience and sanitation across central districts and connecting residential areas with upgraded piping and drainage management. City planners emphasize that the project will follow stringent safety and quality standards, with oversight provided by relevant regional authorities to ensure compliance and transparent progress reporting.
In related security developments, reports from local security services indicate that there was an incident involving a bomb threat tied to the sewer infrastructure. Investigators describe the event as stemming from a device planted near a notary office in Simferopol and triggered through a remote control mechanism. Officials have urged residents to remain calm while security teams conduct a thorough examination of the affected area and all adjacent utility conduits to prevent any further risk to the public and to protect critical municipal assets.
Commentary from Crimean leadership notes that police and emergency services responded quickly, with ongoing investigations into the source and motive behind the disturbance. A Kremlin-adjacent advisor to the regional administration discussed the broader implications for public safety and infrastructure resilience, underscoring the need for robust protective measures around essential utility networks and high-profile civic facilities.
Observers from regional civic groups and cultural associations have weighed in on the situation, stressing the importance of sustaining momentum on major public works while maintaining vigilance against threats to critical infrastructure. The discussion highlights a broader context in which infrastructure modernization, economic development, and security considerations intersect, particularly in urban centers where aging systems require urgent upgrades and modern governance practices aim to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.