Electrogrup developes the first integrated Smart City project in Romania: modern stations for the public transport in Piatra Neamt, worth 21.1 million RON

Electrogrup, member of the E-INFRA holding, in association with Urban Scope, announces the start of the implementation works for the first integrated Smart City project in Romania – modernizing the waiting stations for the public transport in Piatra Neamt, within a contract worth 21.1 million RON.

“After several years of exploring this Smart City market, after numerous specialized conferences and pilot projects, we announce today the transition from concept to implementation for the first project in Romania that integrates multiple Smart City solutions, covering the essential infrastructure components for a city that aims to be smart – from mobility and urban architecture, to the measurement of road traffic and environmental quality, all integrated into a single platform, located in a modern control center. In my opinion, this solution is the most important step taken by a city in Romania, in the race to become a smart city, and the impact will translate into a better quality of life in Piatra Neamt, which is basically the main objective of sustainable urban developments. We are convinced that other cities will start similar projects and Electrogrup is already prepared to be an experienced partner in such implementations,” said Adrian Florea, CEO Electrogrup.

The projection and execution contract, signed on February 25, 2020, starts with the projecting stage, run by Urban Scope, while the overall execution period for the project is of 25 months.

The new public transport waiting stations in Piatra Neamt will be equipped with WiFi, multimedia touchscreens, USB ports for charging smartphones, photovoltaic pannels, smart cameras that allow video analysis and traffic monitoring, environment sensors, traffic information for users, entirely operated via a command center.

“In Piatra Neamț we will have 80 smart waiting stations, with information panels connected in real time to the means of transport for travelers, wireless internet connection, video surveillance cameras and photovoltaic panels. This project is complementary to other projects in various stages in Piatra-Neamt, including the purchase of electric buses, which together contribute to the general objective of stimulating the use of public transport means to the detriment of personal cars, in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions – CO2. The investment is 98% financed with European funds, with a municipal contribution of only 2%,” said Dragoș Chitic, Piatra-Neamt Mayor.

Electrogrup has an extended portofolio of complex projects in multiple construction sectors, in Romania and abroad, in countries like Germany, Poland, Belgium or the Netherlands. The company is also one of the most active suppliers of Smart City solutions for the public administration and private companies.