Metso Outotec is to support the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) in providing equipment which will be used in the reconstruction of the Beirut explosion zone.
Photo: Mahdi Shojaeian
The Beirut explosion injured 6,500 people and killed 204.
It will be working in collaboration with UNICEF Finland to provide clean water facilities, improved sanitation and healthier living conditions for thousands of children and families affected by the blast.
The explosion, which hit the capital of Lebanon back in August, resulted in the deaths of 207 people and caused $15 billion (€12.5 billion) in damages.
The explosion was caused by a cache of ammonium nitrate on a ship igniting and destroying much of the city's port area.
More than 300,000 were left homeless by the disaster and relief efforts are underway to rehouse and rebuild.
The equipment supplies by the Finnish company will help clear away explosive debris, such as concrete and asphalt from roads and pavements as well as in aiding in the recycling and production of aggregates for reconstruction.
The equipment is due to arrive in Beirut in December 2020.
Eeva Sipilä, the CFO at Metso Outotec, said: “When UNICEF approached us for financial support, we realized our equipment could help the people and the destruction area in a very concrete way.
“We are happy that through collaboration with UNICEF, we can offer our expertise and do our share in the enormous effort to rebuild the city.”
Marja-Riitta Ketola, Executive Director of the Finnish Committee for UNICEF, said: “We are extremely grateful for this donation. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge and there is a high risk of water-borne diseases in the affected area, it is more critical than ever to ensure that children and families have access to safe water and sanitation.
"With Metso Outotec’s help, we will be able to clear the explosion waste and help rebuild sanitation services more rapidly.”
The donated equipment includes one Lokotrack LT106 mobile jaw crusher and two Lokotrack ST4.8 mobile screens.
In addition to the equipment, Metso Outotec will provide training and technical support to operate the equipment.
The Lokotrack LT106
The Lokotrack ST4.8
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