Vodno cable car expected to resume operations next month, mayor says
Orce Gjorgjievski says cabins are being rebuilt, a repaired motor is expected back and the line will remain closed until safety is fully confirmed.
Skopje mayor Orce Gjorgjievski said the Vodno cable car is expected to be back in operation next month after reconstruction work and the necessary safety checks are completed.
According to his post on Facebook, crews are restoring the line and performing a thorough reconstruction of the cabins. He also said the motor, which had been sent abroad for repairs, is expected to arrive soon.
Inspection found serious shortcomings
Gjorgjievski reported that an on-site inspection revealed serious shortcomings that he attributes to years without major servicing and regular maintenance by previous administrations. The cable car has been out of service since May this year.
He quoted his assessment of the state of the installation: "An extensive and thorough intervention was needed, neglected for almost a decade. That's why the cable car was taken out of service. For me, the safety of our people comes first. There is no compromise here."
The reconstruction, he said, aims to guarantee safe operation and reliable service for what he described as one of Skopje's favourite experiences. "We are restoring what has been neglected for years. With responsibility, with work and with deeds. We are bringing back Skopje's shine," he wrote on Facebook.
The mayor previously said in May that the cable car would remain closed until it could be fully confirmed safe for use, noting that a complete overhaul and servicing were required though he did not specify how long the process would take.
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