Waste Processing Plant Contract Terminated
The Lviv City Council has terminated its contract with the Polish company Control Process for the construction of a waste processing plant. The decision follows the contractor's consistent failure to meet its obligations and repeated delays. The facility, which was 90% complete, was originally scheduled for handover in October of last year. The contractor not only failed to fulfill its commitments but also demanded an additional 17 million euros, a move that provoked strong criticism from local authorities.
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Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki criticized the move as an unfriendly act, stating:
'This is an extremely unfriendly step by the authorities of Lviv. We are intervening at a very high level in contacts with the Ukrainian authorities, expecting a change of decision.' - Marcin Bosacki
He further emphasized that 'Mayor Sadovyi should undoubtedly reconsider this decision. We are unequivocally on the side of the Polish company.'
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi explained that the contract was terminated in coordination with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). He noted that the contractor 'simply refused to perform part of the work' and that similar situations with unfinished projects had occurred in Poland. Sadovyi also refuted claims about an FIDIC arbitration, stating:
'Claims about some FIDIC arbitration decision are untrue. There is no such term as FIDIC arbitration.' - Andriy Sadovyi
Lviv plans to announce a new tender soon to complete the waste processing plant's construction. The mayor stated the city is 'protecting community funds and interests' and expressed gratitude to the Polish people and government for their support of Ukraine during this difficult time. 'The plant in Lviv will be built. Do not fall for fake news,' Andriy Sadovyi stressed.
The Lviv City Council's decision to cancel the contract with the Polish firm underscores the critical importance of adhering to contractual terms in international partnerships, especially when projects are backed by European financial institutions. This situation highlights the complex challenges of post-war reconstruction in Ukraine. Completing the waste plant is vital for improving the region's environmental conditions and modernizing Lviv's waste management infrastructure.
The recent decision by the Lviv City Council to terminate the contract with the Polish contractor has raised significant concerns. This situation mirrors other instances where projects faced similar challenges. For further insights into the implications of this contract termination and its impact on the future of waste management in Lviv, read more about the termination of the waste processing plant agreement.