Bagayevsky Hydrosystem is supposed to be put into operation by the navigation season of 2021 when design depth of 4 m is ensured, Sergey Gaidayev, head of Azov-Don Basin Administration, said at the Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging Congress organized by media group PortNews (7-8 February 2018).
According to him, the project is divided into two phases. A competition for implementation of works under Phase I has been announced. The opening of the envelopes with the tender offers is slated to be held on 25 February 2018.
Phase II is under consideration at GlavGosEkspertiza (Russia’s General Board of State Expert Review).
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