Brno wants to build another access road to Rakovecká Bay

Brno – Brno plans to build another access path for pedestrians and cyclists to Rakovecká Bay at the Brno Dam. The estimated costs exceed 34 million crowns, said Brno’s councillor for investments David Grund (ODS) in a press release. The dam is becoming an increasingly popular place for recreation, and the main access path to Rakovecká Bay leads through the boat dock. According to the city, the new path would allow for better accessibility from the tram loop.

The councillors approved the investment plan, the result of which will be better accessibility to the bay from the Rakovecká loop. People from the Bystrc district and the expanding Kamechy housing estate would be able to reach the area, which is among the most sought after on the dam, more quickly and conveniently. "The Brno Dam is becoming an increasingly popular place for leisure activities. Undoubtedly, this has also been contributed to by the addition of public restrooms, changing rooms, children's climbing frames, and playgrounds along its banks, including Rakovecká Bay in recent years," said the mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková (ODS).

According to her, people also make extensive use of public grills and the recreational pier, which serves for sunbathing, sitting, or as a more comfortable entry into the water. "It is therefore logical that we are also looking for new ways to get here, which will be appreciated not only by the residents of Bystrc and Kamechy, but also by the wider surrounding area," the mayor said.

The main access path to Rakovecká Bay is now via the boat dock, which can be reached by car or public transport. Another option is to use the Integrated Transport System of the South Moravian Region to the Rakovec stop. "The investment plan addresses the possibility of further access to Rakovecká Bay for pedestrians and cyclists. Visitors would be able to reach the bay from the existing tram loop and the Rakovecká stop via an asphalt path that will connect to the section for cyclists along Výhon Street. This will create a new bike path. It also includes the construction of new infrastructure, such as the extension of the water main, sewage system, stormwater drainage, charging stations for bicycles, greenery, benches, and public lighting," said the councillor for transport Petr Kratochvíl (ODS).

The estimated costs are according to Grund 34.4 million crowns. In the future, stalls with refreshments could also emerge, which would be used during cultural and music events.