A new beach is being built at Tolna’s largest natural bathing spot

The Fadd-Dombori Danube backwater was created in 1850 as a result of river regulation; at approximately 13 km long and with an average width of 180 metres, it is Tolna’s largest natural bathing area. There are several beaches and fishing spots in the area; of these, public procurement notice states that the lakeside bathing area north of the ferry crossing, managed by the Fadd local council, may be modernised by SZI-ZA Műszaki Tanácsadó, Szolgáltató és Kereskedelmi Kft. and Geotechnika ’84 Water and Sewerage Construction Kft.

A new beach facility is taking shape

The SZI-ZA Műszaki Tanácsadó, Szolgáltató és Kereskedelmi Kft. will have approximately 83 million forints at its disposal for the construction of a service building that will also house a canteen.

A single-storey structure with a low-pitched gable roof may be constructed, which will serve several functions: a catering facility (cafeteria), shared ladies’ and accessible toilets, a washroom and men’s toilets may be built.  The internal usable floor area of the beach café will be 62.05 m²², whilst the area of the covered porch in front of the building will be 27.74 m²². The building – which will remain hidden from the Béri Balogh Ádám Park – will feature a covered porch running along the length of the building, serving as a transitional space between the structure protruding from the embankment wall and the terrace.

The coastal strip is being developed

Landscape architecture, hydraulic engineering and public lighting projects await the specialists from Geotechnika ’84 Water and Sewerage Construction Kft., who will be carrying out the modernisation of the lido for approximately 96 million forints.

In 1980, at ², hydraulic engineering works were required to ensure the safety of bathers. On the shore of the lake facing the village, in line with prevailing wind patterns, the shoreline has been eroded („washed away”) and damaged; therefore, the area along the shore must also be restored to prevent further erosion and to create a wider shoreline strip.

„We designed the bank protection using unpeeled acacia piles”

– the local council wrote in the tender notice. The natural stone-paved slope leading down to the water and the concrete steps are situated between the 75.5-metre-long upper section and the row of piles that starts at the ferry landing and continues northwards for 33.5 metres.

The contractor must construct a concrete-reinforced, natural stone-clad slope between the pile-supported coastal protection strips. This will form the transition between the sandy beach and the water’s edge. To provide access to the water, concrete steps 5 metres wide must be built at two locations, with steel handrails in the centre of the steps.

A promenade and a playground will also be waiting for visitors looking to relax

The footpath leading to the beach will be paved with cobblestones, and a small playground will be built alongside it: a play structure and a swing will be provided for the little ones. Ten benches will be placed along the footpath for those wishing to admire the scenery, and these will be illuminated by six street lamps.