ACTIVITIES

Research and experimental development in technical and technological sciences, and in particular:

  • scientific research and project design in water management;
  • improvement of scientific research works in water management;
  • development of water management master plans, studies and expertise;
  • development of investment programmes and bidding documents;
  • development of source protection plans and activities in environmental protection;
  • preparation of hydrological and geodetic maps and basic data;
  • measurement and control of water quality;
  • determining the degree of water pollution expressed in population equivalent (PE);
  • laboratory testing of wastewater and drinking water;
  • establishing a central archive of water management documentation and information systems;
  • keeping a unique record of the results of water management studies of general interest to the Republika Srpska;
  • publishing activities in water management sciences;
  • spatial planning;
  • designing building and other structures;
  • engineering;
  • development of water management programmes, studies and project documentation for:
  • flood protection and river engineering;
  • multi-purpose reservoirs and fisheries;
  • hydrological and soil improvement systems;
  • supply of drinking water to settlements;
  • supply of industrial water;
  • sewage systems;
  • drinking water and wastewater treatment;
  • inland navigation;
  • controlled exploitation of materials from rivers;
  • disposal of urban and industrial wastewater and materials;
  • preparation of tender documents and providing consulting services;
  • design supervision during the construction of hydraulic structures;
  • keeping water management cadastre of general interest to the Republika Srpska;
  • revision and evaluation of all programmes, studies, reports and projects, expert supervision, verification, monitoring, direction of works and expertise;
  • other architectural engineering activities and technical advice;
  • technical testing and analyses.

The Institute has a license for drafting and revision of technical documents for: hydraulic works for facilities for which the building permit is issued by the Ministry of Spatial Planning and Civil Engineering; and construction works for which the building permit is issued by a local authority. The Institute has its own business premises in Bijeljina, with significant computer equipment, peripherals and software packages, so that the project documentation is developed with the latest technologies.