The project contributes to fulfilling: Tying the region together
Lead Partner: Göteborg Stad, Kretsloppskontoret
Norwegian Project owner: Norges Veterinærhøgskole
Partners: Göteborg Stad, Kretsloppskontoret (Lead Partner), Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt (SVA), Sveriges Livsmedelsverk (SLV), Länssjukhuset Ryhov (Jönköping), Lilla Edets kommun, Chalmers tekniska högskola,
Göteborgsregionens Regionalförbund - GR (icke medfinansiär), Kungälvs kommun (icke medfinansiär),
Svenskt Vatten (icke medfinansiär), Danmarks Tekniska Universitet (DTU), Norges Veterinærhøgskole (norsk Prosjekteier), Norsk Vann BA, Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskaplige Universitet (NTNU), Universitetet for Miljø og Biovitenskap (UMB), Nedre Romerike Vannverk (NRV), Moss Vannverk - MOVAR, Fredrikstad Vannverk - FREVAR KF, Veterinærinstituttet (VI)
Project Period: 1 April 2010 - 31 March 2013
Total Budget: 4 314 314 EUR
EU Grant: 1 634 959 EUR
Norwegian IR Grant: 519 089 EUR
Project Coordinator: Lena Blom
E-mail: lena.blom@kretslopp.goteborg.se
Phone: +46 313682758
There is a concern within the KASK region over the presence and dispersion of waterborne pathogenic viruses. Consequently there are a number of ongoing studies and research projects which will be coordinated under VISK. Further VISK will develop knowledge and competence for societal action, whose actions will lead to human well-being and quality of life. VISK will provide a basis for both preventive (decreased likelihood) and reactive (reduced consequence) actions based on the latest risk assessment research. VISK will be a network of competence for sustainable and safe drinking water systems, where municipalities within the KASK region and beyond can seek advice for contingency and safety plans.
VISK includes stakeholders from municipalities, industry organizations, academia and authorities to provide a complete and holistic approach. This will be the first time for an inter-regional approach for pathogens in Scandinavia, which will further provide another link for the area.
The project activities match competence, interests and geographical spread. The VISK work packages include; project leadership, epidemiology, mapping, virus reduction, risk communication, communication strategies, as well as dissemination and communication.
VISK results will be collated in a communication and action plan which will be disseminated to politicians, water industry stakeholders and society. The aim is to enable correct decision-making. An open home page will be designed and maintained to promote the communication of VISK results through handbooks, newsletters and reports.
