In Vítkov, a water reservoir is being built according to the design of architects

Vítkov (Opavsko) – Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava (SmVaK) are constructing a water reservoir for the outskirts of Vítkov in the Opava region for six million crowns. This is the first water reservoir being built according to a new concept of a uniform appearance, said SmVaK spokesman Marek Síbrt to ČTK.

The new visual concept of modernized water reservoirs was developed by the water company in collaboration with the Kohl Architekti studio. "The aim is to gradually unify the appearance of similarly designed water reservoirs operated by SmVaK Ostrava and to naturally incorporate the structure into the landscape," Síbrt stated. According to him, this is not often simple, as water reservoirs were primarily constructed in the second half of the last century in a somewhat inconsistent style.

General Director of SmVaK Anatol Pšenička mentioned that creating the new concept and aligning technical and functional parameters with the visual took several months. "Our goal is for the modernized structures to be suitably integrated into the surrounding landscape. For instance, we decided to use a climbing plant – Henry's honeysuckle – on the façade, which will green the entire structure and bring it closer to a natural form," Pšenička noted.

The materials and their color execution also match the concept. "By taking a nature-friendly approach to unifying the appearance of our structures, we want to continue with all reconstructed or new buildings where it is technically and functionally possible and makes sense considering the location of the building," the director stated.

The emerging construction in the Vítkov area of Nové Těchanovice will replace a water reservoir whose lifespan is coming to an end after decades of operation. "The reinforced concrete structures of the control and storage chambers are in unsatisfactory condition, as are the majority of the outdoor and indoor parts of the structures or the piping equipment," said Milan Koníř, the director of SmVaK waterworks.

Considering the current water consumption in the area, he believes the existing water reservoir is also oversized in capacity. "That’s why we decided to remove the reservoir and build a new one that will fully meet the current requirements for the operation of this type of water supply facility," Koníř stated. The construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.