The repairing of the navigation infrastructure on Bega Canal

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Bega Canal is from more points of view one of the key linkers of Romanian and Serbian Communities, the only living boulevard connecting the two countries. Considering that the Bega Canal is one of the significant waterways for Zrenjanin, Zitiste and Timișoara, its revival concerning navigation, even if only in line with the original parameters, would mean connecting Banat, both to the Black Sea and the North Sea, through the existing system of canals in Serbia DTD (Danube – Tisa - Danube) and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. In order to reopen the navigability on the Bega Canal and to boost the tourism in the area, there are some measures to be taken and it can be an important common challenge and an opportunity to develop the region. The main common challenge of the project is to improve the general accessibility and mobility of people and goods through Repairing of Bega Canal. Mobility is one of the most fundamental and important characteristics of economic activity, as it satisfies the basic need of going from one location to the other, a need shared by passengers, freight and information. This project aims to continue the steps that have been taken so far by implementing the above mentioned project through the Repairing of the hydro complex Sanmihaiul Roman, Klek and Srpski Itebej, the construction of working inspection/bicycle path, technical documentation for dredging Bega Canal, providing equipment for dredging and maintaining Bega Canal, wider opportunities for trade and economic cooperation will emerge. It will also result in motivation, creation and development of corresponding transport links on both sides of the border as well as promote good neighborliness and cooperation between Romania and Serbia neighbours. The project overall objective is: Promoting cross – border sustainable transport and mobility infrastructure improvement for the shaping of Bega Canal area as an internationally recognized destination for outstanding tourism experience, diverse cultures, integrated communities and protected nature. Project specific objectives are: Increasing cross – border competitiveness by improving the accessibility and connectivity of the cross border region through raised transport and mobility infrastructure standard. Enhancing Bega Canal Area as an internationally recognized, green, visitor friendly destination. The project main results are: Repaired and operational HC Klek and Srpski Itebej -2Read more

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