2.5 million euros for Burgenland's water infrastructure: start new projects

2.5 million euros for Burgenland's water infrastructure: start new projects

An important financial injection for the water infrastructure in Burgenland: The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the release of 2.5 million euros for the support of 36 water projects. These projects that affect drinking and wastewater management as well as flood protection should not only strengthen the ecological security of the waters in the region, but also to initiate investments of a total of 16 million euros.

Agriculture Minister Norbert Tettschnig announced the measure as part of a nationwide program in which 483 water projects are supported across Austria. This results in an investment volume of 238 million euros and secures around 4,300 jobs in commercial areas such as planning and construction.

canal building in Mogersdorf

In the Jennersdorf district, it is specifically about the municipality of Mogersdorf, which receives a funding of 170,800 euros for the expansion and renovation of its sewage systems. The total cost volume of the project amounts to 610,000 euros. This is intended to improve water drainage in the region, which benefits the environment in the long term.

drinking water expansion in Weichselbaum

Furthermore, an expansion of the drinking water supply is tackled in Vistula tree. In the areas of Waldsiedlung and Unterbergen by Maria Bild, investments are made in the water supply. The investment costs are 125,000 euros, of which 30,000 euros are funded from federal funds.

Wastewater disposal in Ludwigshof

In the Güssing district, new projects for wastewater disposal are also launched. Particularly noteworthy is the expansion of the sewage system in the new development area in Ludwigshof, where a total of 300,000 euros are to be invested. The federal funding for this is 91,800 euros. This measure should not only modernize the wastewater infrastructure, but also increase the quality of life for the residents.

The measures in Burgenland are part of a larger plan to optimize the water infrastructure in various regions of Austria. For further information and details on specific projects, a comprehensive report on www.meinbezirk.at can be read.