67.2% of the contracts awarded by the Arad County Council go to local companies, according to the president of the Arad County Council, Iustin Cionca.

Last year, the Arad County Council signed 174 procurement contracts. Of these, 117 were awarded to companies based in Arad. The total value of the council’s acquisitions in 2024 amounted to 365 million lei.

“In reality, even among the 57 contractors from other counties, the majority work with subcontractors from Arad, whether on hospital investments or county road projects. This means that the percentage of local beneficiaries is even higher,” stated Iustin Cionca.

This year marks the second consecutive year in which the Arad County Council allocates 70% of its budget to investments. The figures indicate that most of this money stays within the county and supports the local economy, the president of the Arad County Council emphasized.

Her Excellency Manika Jain, the Ambassador of India to Romania, met today in Arad with the President of the County Council, Iustin Cionca. The meeting was also attended by the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, and Industry, Gheorghe Seculici, and the Vice President of the institution, Florin Ionescu.

Her Excellency is the first Indian ambassador to visit Arad in the past nine years.

Arad County currently hosts nine Indian investors, mainly in the logistics and workforce recruitment sectors.

„We are open to any kind of partnership with countries from the Asian region. We particularly appreciate India’s textile industry, as Arad itself has a significant tradition in textiles. We also value the dedication and hard work of Indian workers who come here. Although their numbers are not high, most foreign workers employed in Arad come from countries neighboring India. I see a possible collaboration between the Arad County Council and the Indian Embassy in this regard. Since you share the same cultural space with the Asian workers arriving in Arad, I believe it would be important for us to organize cultural events together that remind them of home, their families, and their traditions. We have three cultural institutions under our administration, and we can organize everything from performances to museum exhibitions,” stated Iustin Cionca.

Following this invitation, Her Excellency also visited the County Museum Complex today, which operates under the County Council, to discuss the details of an extraordinary exhibition that could be organized in Arad at the beginning of the summer.

Efforts have begun to transfer patients from the old Neuropsychiatry Hospital in Căpâlnaș to its newly constructed facility. A total of 75 patients will benefit from improved treatment conditions. Among them, 17 were previously housed in the now-defunct Medico-Social Unit in Săvârșin, which ceased operations at the end of last year.

Claudia Hotăran, the director of the Căpâlnaș hospital, confirmed that the relocation will be completed by the end of March. „For the first three months of the year, we will operate simultaneously in both locations. At the moment, certain logistical aspects, such as heating facilities, still need to be finalized,” she stated.

The new hospital was inaugurated on July 21, 2023, in the presence of Adrian-Ioan Veștea, Minister of Development, Public Works, and Administration. Minister Veștea expressed his admiration for the facility, describing it as a benchmark for other county authorities and Romania’s healthcare system. „The conditions created here set a standard that others can follow,” he remarked.

The new Căpâlnaș Psychiatric Hospital represents an investment of over 26 million lei. It spans a total area of 5,385 square meters and features a basement, ground floor, and first floor. With a capacity of 75 patients, the hospital also includes a recreational courtyard. It offers continuous medical care as well as occupational therapy programs. Construction began in 2019, funded by the National Local Development Program and the county budget.

The old psychiatric hospital operated in the 150-year-old Mocioni-Teleki Castle, for which rent was paid. According to Arad County Council President Iustin Cionca, this new investment was necessary due to both the rising incidence of mental health disorders and the need for upgraded healthcare standards. „This relocation solves several issues, including the closure of the Medico-Social Unit in Săvârșin, ensuring that those patients are not left without care,” Cionca stated.

The Arad County Council stands out as the only county authority in Romania managing two school camps: the Căsoaia and Moneasa camps. These locations serve as landmarks for educational, recreational, and youth training activities, set in stunning natural environments with remarkable cultural and tourism potential.

“Managing these two school camps is both a responsibility and a unique opportunity for the Arad County Council. A key element in promoting these facilities is ensuring easy access. By investing in infrastructure, we make sure that students and young people coming here can travel safely and more quickly. Modern road infrastructure is an absolute necessity to support these activities and to foster county tourism,” stated Sergiu Bîlcea, Vice President of the Arad County Council.

In this regard, the modernization of the Masca-Măderat-Arăneag county road, a stretch of approximately 11.5 kilometers, is a strategic investment. This road significantly shortens the distance between Arad city and the tourist area of Căsoaia, making the camp and other nearby attractions more accessible.

The construction work is scheduled to be completed this year. “Căsoaia is not just a camp for students and youth; it is also a major point of interest for Arad’s tourism. It hosts the Monumental Sculpture Park, a site of national importance, and serves as a hub for mountain trails connecting to other tourist landmarks such as the Șiria and Șoimoș fortresses. Infrastructure investments are a crucial step in promoting this natural and cultural heritage,” added Sergiu Bîlcea.

The extension of the natural gas supply network in Arad County continues. And the County Council is contributing to the development of local communities by supporting such projects.

„Introducing gas to a community is first and foremost an increased comfort for people. But also a motivating factor for attracting investors. As always, we provide support for such projects, both directly, through co-financing, and indirectly, as in this case, by granting the right of use and the right of easement for utilities on land publicly owned by Arad County”, said Iustin Cionca, President of Arad County Council.

The extension of the gas network for the localities of Bodrogul Nou (Zădăreni commune), Călugăreni and Felnac (Felnac commune) is being carried out through a project financed by the National Investment Program „Anghel Saligny”, and the estimated amount is 24-25 million. The contribution of Arad County Council for this project amounted to 300.000 lei for Zădăreni commune and 232.000 lei for Felnac commune.

Arad Water Company has taken an important step towards improving the quality of life in our communities by acquiring a state-of-the-art drinking water booster station in Crocna village, Dieci commune.

This strategic investment will solve the problem of access to water in the village, where half of the inhabitants were facing water shortages due to water level differences.

With the new station, all inhabitants of Crocna will benefit from a constant supply of drinking water.

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The administration of Pecica is elaborating a project for the implementation of public transportation on several streets of the city, with the intention to purchase electric buses.

The project aims to connect the town and the neighboring villages of Turnu and Sederhat with useful routes and modern stations.

„By the end of the year we will submit a new project very useful for the community: the implementation of a local public transportation system with electric buses, with routes that will cover both the main routes of Pecica and the connection with the neighboring villages Turnu and Sederhat.

The nearly €5 million project includes the purchase of two electric buses, the installation of recharging stations for them and 24 intelligent bus stops with access and warning systems for people with disabilities.
We want to modernize the pedestrian crossings on streets 1 and 2, as well as those near the bus stops, with intelligent lighting and video surveillance, as well as a system for electronic purchase of travel tickets,” said the mayor of Pecica, Petru Antal.

Arad City Hall, together with the authorized operator SLC Timis and in partnership with OIREP Eco Positive and MGG Recycling, invites you to recycle! From October 21 to November 29, the autumn edition of the disposal of old or broken electrical appliances will take place. Arardenians can get rid of any waste electrical, electronic or household electrical equipment for free.

During the above-mentioned period, the collection operator SLC Timis can be called to register your orders for the collection of electrical waste.

The action comes in support of individuals and legal entities wishing to dispose of old or broken appliances responsibly and free of charge.

Pick-up orders from home or business premises are taken as follows:

from Monday to Friday, between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on TelVerde 0800.444.800 (free of charge)

daily between 09.00-17.00 on 0751.302.123 by SMS (normal rate) or WhatsApp (mentioning the name and address of the depositor).

permanently via the online order form available on www.colecteaza.ro/contact

Following the order, you will be called by a representative of the authorized operator SLC Timis to arrange the pick-up date. Electrical waste will be collected from your home or business premises during the action period, between 9.00-15.00.

On Saturday, November 16, between 9:00 – 15:00, 3 temporary collection points will be available at the following addresses:

Alfa area – behind Carrefour, next to the Church

Micalaca area – P-ța Mioriței, behind block 129

Aradul Nou area – Calea Timișorii nr.39

At these collection points, residents can bring any old or defective electrical appliances.

Respond positively to the collection and recycling of old or used electrical appliances, light bulbs and batteries! Contribute to protecting the environment and saving the Earth’s resources. And to the cleanliness of our community.

For more details and information about the campaign, please contact the SLC Timis representative, Mr. Adrian Manu, on 0751 302 114

The team of the Timiș Selective Collection System for Electrical Waste ensures the free collection of this electrical waste and its safe transportation to recycling factories accredited according to European standards, where this waste will be treated and recycled according to environmental standards.