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Municipal infrastructure development in North Macedonia

Overview

Municipalities in North Macedonia are undertaking significant infrastructure and modernization projects.

In Bitola, the local and national governments have allocated over 310 million denars to school sports infrastructure, including the development of 24 sports courts, school sports halls, and energy efficiency improvements such as photovoltaic panels and heat pumps.

In Prilep, Mayor Dejan Prodanoski is overseeing 18 infrastructure projects totaling approximately 12 million euros in partnership with the government. As of September 2026, six projects are completed, five are in final stages, and seven are in initial phases. Major works include a roundabout at the Tabana bridge valued at over 2 million euros to resolve traffic bottlenecks, the reconstruction of the Kej 1-vi Maj sidewalk, bicycle path development on 11-ti Oktomvri street, and water network renewals in Karabdalica.

In Negotino, Mayor Marija Naceva reported 240 million denars in investments secured through government public calls. These 15 projects include the reconstruction of 29-ti Novemri Street, new roundabouts, and the renovation of Marshal Tito Street. The municipality also invested 13.3 million denars into 8-mi Novemri park and installed the city’s first functional traffic lights in two decades.

In Ohrid, Mayor Kiril Pecakov has reported progress on several major capital projects. Urban improvements include the construction of a modern multi-level garage in the central area, the reconstruction of Činar Square in the old bazaar, and the landscaping of Dutch Park. Roadwork initiatives include the reconstruction of Prilepska and Adži Mustafa streets, as well as connections to Leskovec, Velgošti, and Zavoj. Environmental and utility upgrades include the building of a wastewater treatment plant in Trpejca to protect Lake Ohrid and the modernization of the ‘Metropol’ pumping station. Educational investments include a new sports hall at the ‘Vančo Nikoleski’ primary school and the ongoing reconstruction of the ‘St. Clement of Ohrid’ gymnasium.

Entities

Government of North Macedonia · Prilep · Dejan Prodanoski · Negotino · Marija Naceva

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ohrid implements major capital infrastructure projects

    Ohrid Mayor Kiril Pecakov has announced various capital projects in North Macedonia, including new parking facilities, wastewater treatment for Lake Ohrid, and extensive road and school infrastructure upgrades.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Negotino Mayor reports 240 million denars in infrastructure investments

    Negotino Mayor Marija Naceva reported that 240 million denars were secured for 15 infrastructure and social projects, including road reconstructions, park upgrades, and educational support.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Prilep implements 18 infrastructure projects worth 12 million euros

    Prilep Mayor Dejan Prodanoski announced 18 infrastructure projects worth 12 million euros, focusing on traffic, roads, and water supply modernization in the city.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bitola invests 310 million denars in school sports infrastructure

    Bitola Mayor Toni Konjanovski announced over 310 million denars in investments for school sports infrastructure and energy efficiency projects ahead of the 2026/2027 school year.

Sources

alfa.mk · centar.mk · makpress.mk · opserver.mk · press24.mk · skopskoeho.mk · tocka.com.mk · utro.mk · vmro-dpmne.org.mk · vocentar.com

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