Acea puts 2 billion on the table for Rome in five years. They will be used to invest in water and electricity infrastructure, bringing the capital to the level of other European capitals. Ambitious goals that CEO Stefano Donnarumma explained in an interview at the time.
«In the industrial plan – recalls Donnarumma – we have foreseen 3,1 billion of total investments in the various sectors. But only two will be dedicated to Rome. Of the 1,6 billion allocated for water, 700 million are for the capital's water, therefore not counting purification, which is to be considered a separate chapter. Around one billion will be spent on electricity grids until 2022, while another 200 million will be allocated to the environment with the construction of new waste treatment plants. An allocation that makes Acea the largest contracting station in Central Italy. But above all, it puts the city's economy back in motion ».
Donnarumma does not hide that the water crisis in Rome, after last summer's alarm, has not been resolved. “The maximum criticality yes. But the quantity available is lower than historical averages” says the CEO. “We buffered a phenomenon that could have had very negative implications for the citizens of the capital. Water losses were estimated at around 45%. With the works already done and with the further recoveries, thanks to the second inspection which is just finishing up in these days, we plan to bring the same below 30%".
The next important step will be the start of the procedures for the approval of the doubling of the Peschiera, a project with an investment of 300 million. “A strategic work for Rome, which will make it possible to secure the capital's water supply for the next hundred years”, promises Donnarumma.
The other chapter is that of electricity and lighting. The capital will soon be completely covered in LED lights, assures the manager. Out of a total of around 200 lamps, around 185 are affected by the change with the new technology. Others will be replaced 20 thousand, “part of which will be installed by the end of March. Only 5 will remain for which longer times are foreseen but only for reasons of respect for the characteristics of some central areas” or to preserve the “warm” lighting characteristics necessary in the historic centre.
Finally, the CEO recalls the recent one agreement with Open Fiber for the laying of the optical fiber and promises that the "large noses" will gradually be reopened.
