Latvia Boosts Disaster Management with €106M EU-Backed Centres
Latvia is set to bolster its disaster management capabilities with the construction of new centres in ten locations across the country. The Ministry of the Interior will oversee this project, which is supported by the European Union and aims to address the critical state of many existing buildings in the home affairs sector.
The project, with a total budget of €106,424,959, will see the construction of disaster management centres in Tukums, Riga (Bolderāja), Kuldīga, Preiļi, Sigulda, Aizkraukle, Limbaži, Jūrmala (Kauguri), Dobele, Ludza, and Saldus. The funding, which includes €24,669,413 from the European Regional Development Fund and €81,755,546 from national co-financing, will cover the design, construction, and equipping of these centres.
Currently, only 12 out of 647 buildings in the home affairs sector are in use, with the majority in poor condition or near disrepair. Many State Fire and Rescue Service and State Police units have been in the same premises for over three decades, contributing to high energy consumption. The State Regional Development Agency of Latvia is responsible for financing these centres under the fourth selection round of project applications within the European Union Cohesion Policy program 2021-2027.
The new disaster management centres will significantly improve Latvia's emergency response capabilities. The project addresses the urgent need to replace outdated and inefficient facilities, ensuring that State Fire and Rescue Service and State Police units have appropriate premises to carry out their duties effectively.
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