BUND promotes 68 water projects: Carinthia and Salzburg benefit!

BUND promotes 68 water projects: Carinthia and Salzburg benefit!

Villach, Österreich - In Austria, a massive funding program for water infrastructure and flood protection of a total of 144 million euros is implemented by the federal government, as Water Minister Norbert Tettschnig announced. These funds primarily benefit urgent projects, which not only improve protection against extreme weather events such as floods, but also to ensure drinking water supply. Specifically, Carinthia receives 14.4 million euros, whereby projects in Villach and St. Paul will be realized that will protect over 1,500 people, as reported.

In Salzburg, 3.2 million euros in funding flow into 77 water projects, which leads to a total investment volume of 14.1 million euros. The funds are particularly intended for drinking water supply and waste water disposal. An example of such a project is the planned pressure line to clean the wastewater of throwing, which is part of the comprehensive renovation of the sewer networks. Despite the urgency of these measures, Salzburg receives the slightest funding in the Austrian comparison, since Upper Austria is at the top with 46 million euros, so Salzburg24

protection against natural forces and water shortages

The focus of these state grants is not only on flood protection, but also on the ecologization of waters and ensuring sustainable water resources. The challenges due to heavy rains and increasing dry periods at the same time make such investments urgently necessary. With the promotion of projects for the renovation of channel systems and the development of new drinking water resources, the federal government shows a strong commitment to protecting the population and the preservation of nature. The measures are a step in the right direction to combat the consequences of climate changes and to ensure a sustainable water supply for the future.