The construction of a major greenhouse complex has begun in the Michurin area of the Tambov region in Russia. Saint Petersburg company Tehnologii Teplichnogo Rosta, specializing in greenhouse vegetable production, is investing in the project.
The project is valuated at 335.2 million euros. As the representatives of the Tambov regional government reported, the first phase has already begun, excavation works are being carried out, and water and gas supply projects are being implemented.
Construction will be carried out in three stages. During the first phase greenhouses of 30 ha will be built, the launch is planned for the summer of 2019. Another 29 ha of greenhouses will be launched in less than a year. The third phase with the same greenhouse acreage will start operating in 2021. As a result, 1.5 thousand specialists will be employed in the enterprise. Production capacity is planned to reach 100 thousand tons.
The greenhouse complex will include 12 production sections, service and sorting zones, a nursery, training centre and a contemporary wholesale distribution centre. The enterprise will be producing tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplants, lettuce and greenery.
According to the governor of the Tambov region, Mr. Aleksandr Nikitin, the greenhouse complex is paid special attention to. The regional government welcomes all efforts in supplying the local residents with vegetables, especially in cold seasons. Therefore, the Tehnologii Teplichnogo Rosta company will be provided with support in infrastructure establishing.
Source: rosng.ru