Six cities get new EU tractors for snow clearance

Six cities in the Republic of Moldova have been equipped with high-performance tractors to strengthen their capacity to respond to extreme weather conditions. The equipment, worth nearly MDL 4.5 million, was provided by the European Union through the project “EU4Moldova Resilient: Secure State, Resilient Communities”, implemented by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova.

The beneficiary cities are Vatra, Ialoveni, Călărași, Leova, Otaci and Rezina. The tractors will be used for road snow clearance and interventions during storms, heavy snowfall, fallen trees, blocked roads or infrastructure damage, ensuring rapid access for emergency services and enhanced public safety.

“As winters become increasingly unpredictable, rapid response capacity makes all the difference. These tractors provide cities with an essential tool to intervene effectively in crisis situations, protecting both people and local infrastructure,” said Tomasz Horbowski, Director of Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova.

The tractors, manufactured in the Czech Republic, have a power capacity of 90 HP, with the value of each unit exceeding MDL 760,000.

To ensure the effective use of the equipment, in mid-September, employees of the beneficiary municipal enterprises took part in specialised training sessions on risk prevention, operational response and providing support to the population in emergency situations.

“The European Union invests in people’s safety and in strengthening communities’ ability to cope with difficult situations. By equipping cities with modern machinery for the winter season, we contribute to protecting lives and property and to maintaining essential services even under the most challenging weather conditions,” added Marcia Kammitsi, Programme Manager at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova.

It is worth noting that earlier this month, an additional six municipal enterprises received modern sets of equipment, including tipping trailers, wood chippers and water pumps, intended for rapid emergency response.

The total value of the equipment provided by the European Union to the 12 municipal enterprises exceeds MDL 6.5 million.