DaReM- Danube Rehabilitation Measures

The project aimed to design solutions for the rehabilitation of the Danube in order to improve navigation conditions to the level required by the European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance (AGN). The proposed solutions, which will prevent sedimentation in the Hrušov Reservoir, will create the conditions for eliminating bottlenecks in the TEN-T waterway infrastructure, thereby increasing the efficiency, reliability, and competitiveness of the Danube waterway. These solutions will help reduce sedimentation in the navigation channel, ultimately contributing to safer and more reliable navigation.

The following positive impacts can be expected from the implementation of the rehabilitation measures of the project in the area:

• Water: Groundwater – a positive effect on the groundwater regime, increasing the recharge rate of the aquifer, enhancing infiltration through the riverbed, and improving the yield of water sources in the near-shore zone of the Hrušov Reservoir.
• Surface waters: Improvement of surface water flow, ensuring the passage of extreme flood discharges through the Čunovo weir into the old Danube riverbed.
• Biota: Creation of new nesting/foraging habitats and shelter opportunities for the affected animal species, increased biodiversity/species diversity of the area, and the development of new landscape interaction elements supporting the ecological network (RÚSES) framework.
• Transport:  Ensuring the required parameters of the Danube waterway – smoothness and reliability of inland water transport with supra-regional impact.
• Tourism / Industry / Services:An indirect positive impact on the development of tourism (sightseeing tourism), the growth of industry and services (goods transport/logistics), etc.

Climate: Significant positive and beneficial impact on climate conditions; the project forms part of adaptation measures addressing the adverse effects of climate change in the field of inland water transport.

Information on the Operational Programme Integrated Infrastructure 2014-2020 can be found at www.opii.gov.sk