The court terminated the water use agreement due to the threat of an accident at the Beloholunitsa hydroeastern.

The court terminated the water use agreement due to the threat of an accident at the Beloholunitsa hydroeastern.

      On July 16, the Arbitration Court of the Kirov Region decided to terminate the right to use the Belokholunitsky water reservoir by concluding the contract with the individual entrepreneur. The grounds were identified violations of the hydropower plant's operating conditions and environmental legislation requirements. Inspections revealed that the hydropower plant building is in a pre-emergency state. Continuing its operation without major repairs could lead to a serious accident. Experts estimate that the potential damage from the destruction of the dam could reach 200 million rubles. A significant part of the city of Belaya Kholunitsa, including residential neighborhoods covering about eight hectares with over 1,200 residents, as well as important infrastructure such as bridges and sections of the federal highway, was at risk. To prevent a possible disaster, in 2024, the city administration stopped water supply to the hydro unit. A sluice gate was closed, which temporarily stabilized the situation. Currently, a major repair project is being developed to ensure the safe operation of the facility in the future.

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The court terminated the water use agreement due to the threat of an accident at the Beloholunitsa hydroeastern.

The status of the hydroelectric power plant was recognized as pre-accident.