Last night in Bijeljina, Mayor Ljubiša Petrović and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Renaud Meyer, officially commissioned the new public street lighting system, consisting of modern LED luminaires that have replaced the old lighting technology.
 
Within the framework of this project, implemented through cooperation between the City Administration and UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a total of 4,673 bulbs were replaced, representing 22 per cent of the total number of luminaires in the City of Bijeljina, across 224 streets. The lighting in Račanska Street and Stefan Dečanski Street will be replaced as part of the full reconstruction of these streets.
 
The total value of the completed works amounts to BAM 2,365,784. The luminaires, manufactured by Philips, come with a five-year warranty. The average price per luminaire is BAM 506.15. Mayor Ljubiša Petrović assessed this as yet another in a series of successful collaborations with UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the result of which has had a positive impact on the quality of life of citizens in Semberija.
 
“The new LED luminaires contribute to energy efficiency, consume less electricity, are environmentally friendly, and do not pollute the environment,” Petrović explained, adding that these activities will continue in order to replace the existing street lighting system with LED lighting in all local communities.
 
In addition, the Mayor referred to the details of a meeting held at the City Administration, during which further cooperation between the City of Bijeljina and UNDP was discussed.
 
“With the Resident Representative of UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we discussed future joint activities in the areas of environmental projects and disaster risk management,” Petrović said, emphasising that the City of Bijeljina is ready to continue cooperation in the forthcoming period on projects planned by UNDP up to 2030. Renaud Meyer presented a five-year plan covering the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
“Bijeljina has shown interest in such projects, and we want this city to become a champion in the country when it comes to successful participation in projects,” Meyer said, announcing a series of public calls for various projects across Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming period.
 
“We expect a strong response from municipalities and cities. The projects will primarily be related to the so-called ‘green transition’ and digitalisation, and the aim is to respect the principle of equality – ensuring that all citizens benefit from such projects, and no one is left behind,” Meyer concluded.