The study confirmed water corridor Danube – Odra – Elbe stands a chance

The Ministry of Transport published the final wording of the feasibility study on the Danube-Odra-Elbe canal. Preparations of the material for a negotiations for the government are also under way The economic assessment showed that the Danube-Odra branch shall be further investigated, while the Elbe branch is the most expensive one and undermines the effectiveness of the entire canal. The feasibility study evaluates the benefits of an investment amounting to CZK 585 billion.

The government acknowledged the results of the feasibility study on the Danube-Oder-Labe corridor and started with preparations for navigation on the water corridor from Ostrava to the Polish Koźle. Based on the time schedule approved, the channel should be completed by 2031. The EIA and negotiations on the border crossings with Poland and Slovakia will now follow. And the regional development plans also need updates.