In the planned multifunctional hall in Brno, 688 parking spaces will be created

Brno – A planned multifunctional hall at the Brno Exhibition Centre will have 688 parking spaces. In a press release today after the council meeting, Brno's mayor Markéta Vaňková (ODS) announced this. A new main road will also be created. The multifunctional hall, costing 2.5 billion crowns, is expected to be completed in 2023 and will offer 13,000 seats for spectators. The costs will be covered by the city, the state, and the region. The hall will serve for sports, cultural, and social events. Brno has a budget of over 15 billion crowns for this year.

The councilors of Brno approved the project documentation for the shared area and the building permit for the preparatory phase associated with traffic accessibility today. "The discussed documentation includes, among other things, the construction of a new main road of 740 meters in length, which will ensure the connection of the grade-separated junction at Hlinky with Křížkovského Street and part of the parking lots. A total of 688 parking spaces will be newly created. Access sidewalks, public transport shelters, green areas, access and exit roads, as well as reinforced concrete foundations for the technology of the planned cable car will also be constructed," Vaňková stated.

According to the councilor for transport, Petr Kratochvíl (ODS), the project and the subsequent construction work anticipate close coordination with traffic solution modifications in the mainly western part of the exhibition center. "This includes, for example, the adjustment of road I/42 on Bauerova Street, the extension of Křížkovského, adjustments to the traffic service of the Riviéra swimming area and the area of the Czech Police, modifications to the intersection at Gate 4 of the exhibitions, reconstruction of the transport company's depot in Pisárky, the placement of pedestrian bridges connecting the exhibition center and Riviéra, as well as other investment intentions in this locality,” Kratochvíl stated.

Also included is the construction of technical infrastructure, such as the extension of storm drainage, relocation of public lighting lines, high voltage distribution, and similar works.

Teplárny Brno will purchase an electrical substation in the exhibition area from Veletrhy Brno for 16 million crowns. This will enable the company to establish a local distribution system, so according to the city, it will offer not only heat but also electricity supply at more favorable prices in the new multifunctional hall. The electricity supply may also serve other facilities, such as a parking garage.