The area around Keszthely railway station and the lakeside promenade are also set to be redeveloped – planning contracts have been awarded across a wide range of projects

Keszthely Város Önkormányzata has entered into contracts totalling 60,963,000 forints contracts totalling 60,963,000 forints for the planning, review and technical preparation of comprehensive infrastructure development projects affecting the town.

Improving the efficiency of the stormwater retention basin

The engineering work aimed at modernising the rainwater drainage system is being carried out by Tender Terv Kft.. A key element of the contract is the optimisation of the stormwater retention basin’s operation, for which two technical options must be analysed: the adjustable, conversion to automated drop-edge structures and their lining, or a forced-flow system using pumping stations and pressure pipes (from Rezgő Street and the Szent Imre ditch) to convey the water into a longitudinal-flow settling basin whilst maintaining Lake Balaton’s 120 cm regulatory water level. In addition, the project involves the rehabilitation of the covered sewer on Nagy Imre Street, the lower section of the Büdös ditch, and the sections on Nyárfa and Apát Streets, accompanied by the construction of retaining walls and the replacement of culverts, as well as the reconstruction of the three culverts and gateways of the Szent László ditch.

The Vitorlás Promenade is to be resurfaced

The comprehensive design of the active recreational green space along the Lake Balaton promenade is being carried out by Land Studio Bt.. The project concerns the currently unpaved area on the Vitorlás Promenade between the Sirius Hotel and the KJAVSE sailing marina: a new promenade 110 metres long and 2.56 metres wide, a viewing point directly on the waterfront and a 750-square-metre community and recreational space will be created. As part of the project, a barefoot Kneipp path, a gravel promenade, new street lighting and street furniture (benches, loungers, litter bins, information boards) will be installed, whilst a 0.075-hectare area will undergo green space restoration and planting to adapt to climate change and enhance biodiversity.

A half-kilometre-long elevated cycle path may be built on Tomaji Street

The existing approved plans and detailed designs for the development of cycle routes and facilities are being reviewed and updated by MORIARTY Kft.. The work covers three main locations: the design of a two-way footpath and cycle path along the section of Hévízi út (between Pál and Sopron streets), including specialist plans for the relocation of electricity poles and a drainage solution at the corner; on Tapolcai út, the 1.8-kilometre independent route between the Gyenesdiás roundabout and Martinovics Street, involving an assessment of the condition of the bridges, culverts and tree-lined avenue, as well as the integration of new road junctions; finally, on Tomaji sor, the widening of the carriageway to 6.5 metres on one side, alongside the creation of a 533-metre-long, direct-routing, raised „Copenhagen-style” cycle lane, whilst also examining speed reduction and junction drainage.

A roundabout may be built at the junction of Ady Street, Apát Street and Lovassy Street

To improve road safety, the construction plans for the new roundabout planned for the junction of Ady Street, Apát Street and Lovassy Street are being drawn up by MÉLYÉPTERV ENVIRO Kft. is drawing up the detailed design. In addition to the junction in question, the contract includes the refurbishment of road sections in the vicinity of Schneider Ferenc Street and Madách Street, the construction of a free P+R car park and bus park next to the railway station, an increase in the proportion of green spaces, as well as the preparation of a Building Information Model (BIM), the renewal of official permits, consultations with the railway companies and the public road authority, and design supervision during construction.

Work is being carried out to improve the area around the railway station

The review and scoping of the plans relating to the first project phase of Phase II of the Lake Balaton Promenade are being carried out by Via Futura Kft.. The aim of the work, which focuses on the area adjacent to the railway station and the promenade, is to ensure a comprehensive experience through the creation of a new P+R car park, a higher proportion of green space, sustainable buildings with low operating costs, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources. The designer’s tasks include integrating modern digital tools (such as smart benches and public Wi-Fi hotspots), ensuring accessibility, obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities and property owners, participating in the Green Infrastructure Jury process, and providing design supervision for the subsequent construction phase.