45 project applications have been approved in the project competition “We are creating an environment around us in Ogre region”.

In order to promote the improvement of the quality of the living environment and provide support for citizens’ initiatives, at the beginning of January, the municipality of Ogre region announced the annual project competition “We are creating an environment around us in Ogre region”, within the framework of which groups of residents and public organizations could apply for municipal funding for the implementation of their ideas in improving the surrounding living environment.

By the deadline of the competition – February 13 – the municipality of Ogre region received 86 project applications for the total amount of 150,897.31 euros. In the following period, the submitted projects were evaluated by getting acquainted with the applications and visiting the proposed project implementation sites in person. Based on the evaluation results, at the council meeting held on April 25, the deputies approved 45 of the submitted projects, allocating 80,000.00 euros of municipal funding for their implementation. Within the framework of the projects, it is planned to implement many socially important ideas in the cities and parishes of the region – to improve various sports, recreation and other publicly accessible areas, to expand the offer of sports activities, to diversify leisure opportunities for children and young people, and to carry out other valuable works.

Approved projects in order of submission:

• “Environmental object “Ķeipene”” (project submitter – residents’ group “Mēs Ķeipenei”, Ķeipene, allocated funding – 1981.78 euros),
• “For recreation of Ogresgal elementary school students” (citizen group “Activists of Ogresgal elementary school”, Ogresgal, 1984.68 euros),
• “Manufacturing and installation of a changing room at the picnic area in Jumprava’s swimming area” (resident group “Green fingers”, Jumprava, 2000.00 euros),
• “Creation of carpooling stops in Jumprava and Dzelme” (population group “Inhabitants of Jumprava – Dzelme”, ​​Jumprava, EUR 2,000.00),
• “Leisure in Lāčplēsi” (group of residents “Savējie”, Lielvārde, 2000.00 euros),
• “Let’s row together, we’re on our way” (association “Udens bāze”, Ikškile, 2000.00 euros),
• “Creating a festive mood” (group of residents “Nagliņas”, Jumprava, 1282.19 euros),
• “Skatu toweris” (association “Lazdukalni 2000”, Ogre, 2000.00 euros),
• “A modern library for modern young people!” (group of residents “We are for our school!”, Lielvārde, 2000.00 euros),
• “BLUE MOUNTAINS – GET YOUR ORIENTATION!” (group of residents “Orientierists”, Tīnūži, 2000.00 euros),
• “Establishment of a scooter shed for the Ogre Center elementary school” (the “Ogre Center elementary school support association”, Ogre, 1960.00 euros),
• “Time for tea in Ķeipene” (Ķeipene pensioners association “Avotkreses”, Ķeipene, 2000.00 euros),
• “Establishment of a mobile phone charging station” (foundation “Ogre County Development Fund “O divi””, Madliena, 1767.94 euros),
• “Flag poles in the Tome sports field” (resident group “Saulrieta Tomieši”, Tome, 1740.95 euros),
• “Let’s live colorfully” (“We are Taurupe parish”, Taurupe, 1300.00 euros),
• “Improving the activities and rest room for primary school students” (citizen group “Primary school teachers for students”, Ogre, 1973.63 euros),
• “Environmental adaptations for changing students’ behavior patterns” (resident group “Teacher – students”, Ogre, 1988, 44 euros),
• “We for Mazozoliets” (citizens’ group “We work together”, Mazozoli, 2000.00 euros),
• “Exploratory outdoor class for children of PII “Riekstiņš”” (group of residents “Parents of children educated at PII “Riekstiņš”, Ogre, 1999, 35 euros),
• “Shields and safety net for archery – for the implementation of sports and leisure activities in Ogre region” (association “Archery sports club “Archery 4 All””, Suntaži, 1980.00 euros),
• “Improvement of Ciemupe park” (group of residents “Ciemupiesi”, Ogresgals (Ciemupe), 1841.95 euros),
• “Patriotism starts at home” (association “Jadara”, Birzgale, 1790.95 euros),
• “Learning table culture” (group of residents “Active Birzgale elementary school parents”, Birzgale, 1436.02 euros),
• “Well-organized active recreation area for residents of Birzgale parish” (group of residents “Parents of active children of Birzgale parish”, Birzgale, 890.00 euros),
• “Pingpong for all” (group of residents “Jaunogre Ogrei”, Ogre, 1802.84 euros),
• “For Suntiņu dejotėms” (group of residents “Suntiņu pārti”, Suntaži, 1700.00 euros),
• “Renovation of the interior of the Suntaži chapel” (group of residents “Suntaži”, Suntaži, EUR 2000.00),
• “Implementation of outdoor pedagogy in Ķegums PII “Gaismiņa”, strengthening the Latvian identity with the motifs of Margarita Staraste’s fairy tales” (group of residents “We for our children”, Ķegums, 1999, 80 euros),
• “WAY TO ART!” (group of residents “Supporters of artists”, Ogre, 2000.00 euros),
• “Modernization of Jumprava’s Creative Space” (citizen group “Jumprava’s youth”, Jumprava, 1516.69 euros),
• “Improving the school environment and creative free time in Valdemar elementary school” (group of residents “Together we can!”, Jumprava, 2000.00 euros),
• “Be active at any age!” (group of residents “We for our school and parish”, Madliena, 1362.50 euros),
• “Free water” (association “IKŠKILES TAUTSKOLA”, Ikškile, 2000.00 euros),
• “Kegums City Cemetery Improvement” (Kegums County Pensioners Association, Ķegums, 1960.20 euros),
• “Cleaning the paths of the park from trees threatening human life” (association “NĆAC KOPĀ”, Krape, 2000.00 euros),
• “Purchase of wooden furniture for furnishing the outdoor classroom of Tīnūži primary school” (citizen group “Parents of students of Tīnūži primary school”, Tīnūži, 1425.00 euros),
• “In the meantime, read, relax, be inspired!” (group of residents “Mūsu skolai, umus ud šteri”, Lädmane, 1722.26 euros),
• “Fathers, make me cakes, buy me a beautiful wreath!” (group of residents “Friends of Lēdmane dancers”, Lēdmane, 1972.50 euros),
• “Transformation of Taurupe station into a place of public events” (“Taisnais” society, Taurupe, 2000.00 euros),
• “Little fingers in Ķegums secondary school” (association “Be active, creative and inquisitive!”, Ķegums, 499.81 euros),
• “Aesthetic cultural environment” (resident group “Active parents of Lēdmane elementary school”, Lēdmane, 1360.60 euros),
• “Renovation of premises in Ikškile secondary school” (Foundation “Alfa Class Foundation”, Ikškile, 1927.44 euros),
• “Improving the lighting of the Lielvārde sports center stadium” (residents’ group “Vairāk svetės”, Lielvārde, EUR 2,000.00),
• “Photo gallery of graduates of Ogre 1st High School” (association “Alumni Club of Ogre 1st High School”, Ogre, 832.48 euros),
• “Outdoor exhibition – a new cultural place in Ogre” (association “OFK”, Ogre, 2000.00 euros).

We thank the active residents of the region for their initiative and desire to participate in the development of Ogre region, improving the quality of the surrounding living environment!