OREANDA-NEWS. March 4, 2008. The Shelter Implementation Plan (SIP) 07–1–00 contract was signed with Chernobyl NPP specialized enterprise on Jan 10 2008.

In Jan-Feb 2008 the Consortium carried out preparatory mobilization work, including medical examination and special theoretical training of personnel.

The representative of Atomstroyexport CJSC to Chernobyl NPP Vitaly Dragunov says that the contractor has documentarily confirmed its readiness to carry out the project.

The State Nuclear Regulation Committee of Ukraine has sanctioned the start of the project, while the Administration of the Exclusion Zone has provided Atomstroyexport with relevant license.
 
The contract envisages the repair of the roof and the physical protection systems and the reinforcement of the supporting beams.

The project is supposed to enhance the safety of the Shelter facility until a new safe confinement is built.