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Reconstruction of Ukraine: 3D platform for reconstruction of Bucha and Borodyanka presented in Vilnius
- Марійка Дзюба
- Sep 27, 2024
- 3 min read
On 27 September, a press conference was held in Vilnius, where the Construction Sector Development Agency (SSVA) presented the results of the project to restore the Ukrainian towns of Bucha and Borodyanka.
During the event, an interactive 3D platform was presented, which was handed over to Ukrainian partners to assess damage and model alternative options for the reconstruction of war-affected cities. This tool will also help attract talent and investment for future reconstruction.
Tomas Gulbinas, SSVA Programme Manager in Ukraine, and Her Excellency Constance H. Wang, Head of the Taiwanese Mission to Lithuania, who are co-funding the project, answered journalists' questions during the event.
A unique tool for precise planning
Tomas Gulbinas, SSVA Programme Manager, spoke about the platform's capabilities:
‘We have created three models of cities, the so-called ‘digital twin cities’, which allow for precise measurements and reconstruction planning with high accuracy. This allows us to see what a new building will look like instantly and greatly simplifies and speeds up urban regeneration planning.’
He also noted that this tool avoids errors that could occur with manual measurements:
‘It is no longer based on guesswork or assumptions that are subject to human error. The tool can provide accurate measurements, making it extremely useful for architects and urban planners,’ said Gulbinas.
Challenges in data collection
Mr Gulbinas highlighted the team's challenges in collecting data to create the city models. Due to the closed airspace in Ukraine, the use of drones was the only way to collect images. However, this created additional challenges:
‘Due to the closed airspace in Ukraine, we had to use drones to collect images. This took longer because the aerial surveys were carried out in restricted areas, which required additional approvals from the military.’
In addition, there were some technical difficulties: ‘One of the drones was damaged, probably by a shot from an automatic weapon. Fortunately, the drone was not seriously damaged and we were able to complete the data collection,’ he added.
International support from Taiwan
The project is supported by Taiwan, which covers a significant part of the funding. Her Excellency Constance H. Wang, Head of the Mission of Taiwan to Lithuania, stressed the importance of this project for international cooperation:
‘Taiwan supports this project by covering 50% of its cost. We see it as an investment in the future of Ukraine and an opportunity to help rebuild the destroyed cities.’
She also noted that the total cost of the project is 426,000 euros, and this project is a pilot project that could become a model for other cities in Ukraine.
Training for municipalities and investment prospects
One of the key components of the project is to train Ukrainian municipalities to work with this platform. Tomas Gulbinas said:
‘This project will last for three years, during which Ukrainian municipalities will learn how to use the tool for damage assessment and reconstruction planning. The platform provides an opportunity not only to analyze damage but also to attract investment through accurate data on development opportunities.’
The project also has the potential to attract international investors who can use the platform to assess investment opportunities:
‘This platform can become a tool for attracting foreign investors, as it allows us to visually demonstrate business development opportunities in the affected cities.’
Thus, the interactive 3D platform is becoming a key tool for the restoration of Bucha and Borodyanka, as well as for the further development of urban infrastructure in Ukraine.
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