11.03.2013 г. Practice: Visiting municipal properties and studying about their management from the directors of the objects.

• Spa Complex – information from Mr. Gresser (social functions); annual visits – 140 000 – 150 000 persons per year; planned investments (credit provided): 5 000 000 Euro in new attractions; annual losses: 1 300 000 Euro; the losses are covered by the other profitable municipal companies, united in a holding group; the differences are covered by the Municipality.
  
  
  

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• Wastewater treatment plant – mechanical and biological treatment; up to 98% purity; solar drying of wastes and biogas production; fully automated; 5 employees
  
  
  

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• Water power plant – built from a natural 2 meter high waterfall
  
  
  

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• Fire department – built on a volunteer basis; the building and the equipment are supported by the Municipality; the volunteers receive a compensation - 10 Euro per hour, in cases of fire or civil protection; an opportunity for small additional incomes (should be discussed in Troyan Municipality).
  
  
  

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• Industrial area and area for housing needs – the role of the Municipality is to create new opportunities for investors and for people willing to build new houses by improving the infrastructure, creating new working places and generating profit.