Rehabilitation of the right bank of the Danube river at km 1,322 (Sotin)

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NEED AND ADDED VALUE FOR THE DANUBE REGION STRATEGY: Near the village of Sotin (at rkm 1322) the Danube River has eroded the extremely dilapidated right coastline which might result in the undermining and collapse of a high bank on which the village and the local church are located. Apart from the village, the removal of the coast would directly endanger the archaeological site of the old Roman settlement. By examining the cartographic displays and by inspecting the situation on the ground it can be seen that there is a considerable expansion of the flowing profile. The erosion of the right side has the effect of increasing the width and decreasing the depth of the river profile. This phenomenon negatively affects the conditions of navigation. This negative influence is substantial at lower water levels. The Danube River on its journey through Croatia fits fairway international class VIc. It is also necessary to add, that if it comes to the removal of the coast it will also influence the river flow which is not negligible in relation to the border issues with the Republic of Serbia and the international waterway of the Danube. OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE PROJECT: This project would prevent the formation of sandbars, which are an obstacle to navigation while simultaneously protecting the coast from collapsing. PLANNED PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Implementation of river training works (sill and two T-groynes). TRANSBOUNDARY IMPACT: The project is located on the common border stretch of the river between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Serbia. As the transport of goods on the Danube and its tributaries has an international and long-distance character, the entire Danube region will benefit from the project. PROJECT BENEFICIARIES / TARGET GROUPS: Citizens of Sotin. Shipping industries. Ports.

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