Reconstruction of the Kriegenbrunn lock

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NEED AND ADDED VALUE FOR THE DANUBE REGION STRATEGY: The lock Kriegenbrunn was put into operation in. 1972. Soon afterwards the first damages were discovered and first constructional rehabilitation measures were necessary in. 1974. Until 2008, altogether five rehabilitation measures were needed in order to maintain the functionality of the lock, but the problems were not solved entirely. OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE PROJECT: Building of the replacement construction. The new lock will be built 45m downstream of the existing weir and lock. The lock chamber will have the same dimensions in lenght as the old lock (190m), while the width will be enhanced by 50cm to. 12.5m. As soon as the new lock has been put into operation, the existing lock will be shut down and partially dismantled. CONDUCTED AND PLANNED PROJECT ACTIVITIES: The project will be implemented in 10 building phases, including the dismantling of the old lock. 2017: planning approval. 2019 – 2024: construction works. 2025: operation of the new lock. 2027 – 2029: deconstruction of the old lock. TRANSBOUNDARY IMPACT: Since it is not possible to bypass the lock, its reconstruction is crucial for navigation along the entire Rhine-Main-Danube axis. PROJECT BENEFICIARIES / TARGET GROUPS: waterway users.

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