Kahlenberg cable car: Court stops city decision for environmental examination

Kahlenberg cable car: Court stops city decision for environmental examination

The debate about the controversial cable car project on the Kahlenberg continues to come to a head. Last Friday, the Federal Administrative Court (BVWG) granted a complaint from environmentalists who had appealed against the decision of the City of Vienna. MA 22 (environmental protection) originally found that no environmental impact assessment (RRP) was required for the project. But this decision has now been canceled.

The BVWG's decision shows that the legal questions about the project are still unsolved. The notification of the decision means that the matter is referred back to MA 22, which must carry out the necessary investigations and make a new decision. The "Genial Tourismus and Project Development GmbH", responsible for the project, now has six weeks to appeal against this judgment.

reactions to the decision

The managing director of "Genial", Hannes Dejaco, expressed his regret about the delays that this decision for the implementation plans brings. He explained that the initial decision of the authority was convinced that the RRP was assessed with the necessary care. Dejaco sees the cable car as an important step to reduce motorized traffic in the Kahlenberg area and thus also for climate protection.

In contrast, the opponents of the project enjoyed the legal dispute won. Attorney Fiona List-Faymann, who represents the interests of the adversaries, described the court decision as a clear victory for environmental protection. The complaint was submitted by various nature conservation groups and citizens' initiatives after the City of Vienna had seen no need for an RRP.

The facet of the legal disputes could result in further delays in planning. It remains to be seen how MA 22 will position itself in the coming time and whether the environmental impact will be checked again. These developments are of considerable interest to the citizens of the region who have mobilized for both and against the project.

For everyone who is interested in further information on the topic, The article on www.meinbezirk.at Detailed insights into the current status of the argument.