Construction, Transport And Infrastructure

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CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE 2021

INTERVIEW

TOMISLAV MOMIROVIĆ, MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Builders

BEAT THE VIRUS I believe the construction sector will prove decisive in ensuring good GDP results at the end of this year, because it's working wonderfully even under these conditions. I'm proud of the implementation of current projects, from the Belgrade airport, where VINCI is investing more than 700 million euros in its expansion, to the launch of the mass project to construct and renovate communal infrastructure and the start of construction of the metro rail system.

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I’m convinced that Serbia will emerge from this crisis stronger and more prepared for all future challenges,” says Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Tomislav Momirović. Work is continuing unabated in the construction sector, despite the pandemic, and there’s no doubt that this sector will represent one of the drivers of GDP growth. In addition to major works that have already started, the launch of construction of the Belgrade metro rail system, which has been the dream of every construction minister for decades, has been announced for the end of 2021. “The Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure will provide all the essential assistance needed to ensure the unhindered implementation of each segment of the Belgrade Metro, which is one of the most complex infrastructure projects in Serbia and the region,” says Minister Momirović, who expects works to commence towards the end of this year. Until then, plenty of hard work will be underway on many construction sites and, judging by the Minister’s announcements, there will be no idling throughout the remainder of the year. How’s the situation on the major construction sites in Serbia today, and will the situation be any easier in 2021, considering the prolonged threat of COVID-19? The situation on the largest infrastructure projects in Serbia, as well as the smaller

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