<html>Rohanský ostrov v Praze čekají velké změny</html> translates to <html>Rohanský Island in Prague is awaiting major changes</html>

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18.12.2006 16:00
Czech Republic

Prague

Prague - Rohanský Island in Prague is awaiting significant changes. A new urban center with residential buildings, services, hotels, and offices is set to emerge in its area. Areas that are not protected by flood barriers will serve for the residents' relaxation. Two new islands will be created there, said Pavel Klega (ODS), the mayor's deputy, to reporters today.

    For new greenery, sports, and recreation, the city aims to utilize approximately 60 hectares of local land. "We will restore the arm of the Vltava River approximately at the location of the original, which was filled in during the 19th century. This will allow for the creation of Rohanský and Maninský islands," Klega stated.
    In the southern part, according to the plans, there will be green areas with promenade paths and a viewing tower with a lighthouse. The northern part of the area with passenger boat ports is intended for sports and recreation.
    In the budget for next year, the city hall has allocated 208 million crowns for these purposes. A project will be prepared for this funding, and demolition of the current buildings and terrain adjustments will begin, the deputy enumerated. The city intends to pay for the restoration of the Vltava arm from subsidies from the Ministry of Agriculture. Additional funds will be obtained from the sale of land in Karlín, where the city hall has about 200,000 square meters.
    The overall development plans for Rohanský Island are expected to start being implemented after 2008, when engineering networks are to be completed there and Pobřežní Street is to be extended to the Libeň Bridge. After that, new homes can begin to be built there.
    The city has earmarked 125 million crowns for the construction of networks next year. It anticipates receiving subsidies from European Union funds as well.
    Rohanský Island, like the entire Karlín area it belongs to, was devastated by the catastrophic flood in August 2002. Currently, this neighborhood is protected from the potential recurrence of a natural disaster by barriers, the construction of which cost over 600 million crowns.
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