Sio-opened the floodgates for water, Siofok, 2019 October 17, the initial investment is high, it is possible to cruise on the Canal
The Siofok water level control structures opened the Sio-airlock Wednesday for reconstruction starting next month, following the end of the month water discharges will fall by 3-5 centimeters water level of the lake, but it is possible for shipping to the Sio-channel - turns out the Central Transdanubian Water Authority Thursday's response to questions sent to MTI.
The drainage system of Lake Balaton will be renewed as part of a HUF 19 billion investment, as part of which the Sió sluice and the Balatonkilite river dam will be rebuilt. Since the foundation of the Balatonkilite artefact will begin on November 1st, and the first phase of the investment would cause damage if a possible draining of water would become necessary, the water level of Lake Balaton will be lowered from noon on Wednesday in order to gain time.
On Thursday morning, the average water level of Lake Balaton was 100 centimeters, which, according to the relevant water management directorate, is average for the last 20 years. The regulatory maximum water level on the lake in mid-October is 115 centimeters, that is, in the case of high water levels, draining would only be justified above that. According to the weather reports, the area has been characterized by a lack of precipitation in the past period, and no more serious rain is expected in the next 5-10 days, but based on the response of the water department, there is no reason to worry about the water level of Lake Balaton, because October usually marks the end of the lake's receding period, and from November as a result of the precipitation, Lake Balaton begins to fill up.
The Central Transdanubian Water Administration announced that the sequence of reconstruction of the works was broken down into stages in order to ensure that the water level of Balaton can always be controlled. The existing water level control lock will only be dismantled after the construction of the new boat lock and the new water level control lock, they added. It was noted that the started drainage will create an opportunity for ships to travel from Lake Balaton to the Danube or back via the Sió Canal before the two-year traffic closure that will be necessary due to the investments.
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