SJSC “State Real Estate” (SRE) continues the previously initiated modernisation of the infrastructure of control services at three border crossing points (BCPs), i.e. BCPs “Pāternieki”, “Terehova”, and “Grebņeva”. The objective of the project is to modernise the infrastructure of the BCPs, improve cross-border capacity, and simplify transport movements. The modernisation of the infrastructure is planned to be completed by the end of 2027, informs the SRE Member of the Board Jeļena Gavrilova.
The project “Modernisation of the Infrastructure of the Border Crossing Points “Grebņeva”, “Terehova”, and “Pāternieki”” includes the development of construction plan documentation using the 3D BIM solution for buildings and territory, as well as the development of sustainable, climate resilient, and safe infrastructure, thus ensuring full compliance of the BCPs with the current geopolitical situation. The implementation of the project will enable the control services to ensure more effective prevention of illegal immigration, the entry of drugs, weapons, radioactive substances, and illegal goods, the invasion of dangerous plant and animal diseases into the territory of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union, as well as to ensure the internal security of the country.
The project includes renovation and reconstruction of the existing structures, landscaping works, reconstruction of the engineering infrastructure, and the purchase and installation of power-generating sources using renewable energy resources. A procurement for design and author supervision has been announced to ensure the successful launch of this project.
It is possible to obtain further information and submit a tender until 2 January 2025 at: https://www.eis.gov.lv/EKEIS/Supplier/Procurement/136465.
“In recent years the SRE has been actively involved in various projects related to national security, as well as modernisation of borders and the infrastructure of the BCPs. We are actively pursuing our course and working to create a modern and sustainable environment for the staff of control services which will speed up and improve their work and make the border crossing procedure at these locations more convenient. When implementing projects of national security, we focus on the current needs of clients and increasingly use sustainable solutions to improve the environment,” says J. Gavrilova.
“In these geopolitical circumstances, when illegal migration on the border between Latvia and Belarus is being coordinated by the Lukashenko regime, contributing to a hybrid threat to our security, the border requires modern equipment and environment, including the border crossing points. In addition, the relevant infrastructure improvements will also increase the effectiveness of the daily functions of border crossing points,” said the Minister for the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis.
The total project cost is EUR 35,727,489.00 (including VAT), whereof EUR 30,368,364.00 is provided by the European Union Cohesion Fund within the scope of Measure 3.1.1.8 “Development of Border Crossing Points” of Specific Objective 3.1.1 “Development of Sustainable, Climate Resilient, Smart, Safe, and Multimodal TEN-T Infrastructure” (Project ID No. 3.1.1.8/1/24/I/001; ID No. 3.1.1.8/1/24/I/002; ID No. 3.1.1.8/1/24/I/003) and EUR 5,359,125.00 co-financed by the State budget.
Information on BCP infrastructure improvement projects implemented under the management of the SRE is available here.
About SRE
Currently, 110 projects with a total investment of EUR 410 million are being implemented under the guidance of SJSC “State Real Estate”. SRE provides professional real estate management and maintenance for 427 building and structure properties, comprising 1089 buildings with a total area of 0.996 million m2, as well as land beneath structures with a total area of 591 ha, and 3261 land properties with a total area of 895 ha. SRE is one of 17 Latvian companies that in 2023 received the highest platinum award as part of the Sustainability Index of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, confirming the good governance and sustainability of its operations. The company was founded in 1996 and the Ministry of Finance is its sole shareholder.
