New Danube open beaches to be built in Budapest soon!
Change language:
The Ráckeve-Soroksár branch of the Danube will be completely revitalised within the framework of one of the most significant environmental investments of the coming years.
With its ecosystem and wetland area, the Ráckeve-Soroksár branch of the Danube is an unparalleled natural treasure. The renewal of this section of the Danube is of particular importance for the preservation of water quality, aquatic life, and the natural environment.
For example, Europe’s second-largest floating bog, covering almost 8 times the area of Margaret Island, can be found here. Floating bogs are rare communities developed on floating vegetation mats in deep water. In addition to providing home for countless animals and plants, it also acts as a “water purification device”.
The aim of the new project is to
improve the water quality on the 57-km-long river section between the Kvassay and Tassi lock-gate and make the waterfront accessible in numerous places,
explained Balázs Fürjes, Minister of State for Budapest and the Development of the Capital’s Metropolitan Area, on Facebook.
Brand-new Danube bridge plans enter next stage
The Budapest Development Centre has already started the preparation and planning of the EU-funded project. After obtaining all water and environmental permits required for the implementation, the preparatory stages will be completed by 2024.
