A sensitive revitalization of a historic park, which was created in 1935 from a defunct sandstone quarry.
The aim of this project was mitigation of flood flows and strengthening the protection of the natural and river landscape. Project itself forms a balanced landscape element, which contributes to improving the aesthetic function of area. The territory of the river floodplain is divided into purely natural, natural – recreational and recreational areas.
Within this project have been built 4 ponds with retention capacity of almost 8 000 m3 in order to improve the flood function of the area, ie. to strengthen the natural water retention.
Furthermore vegetation modifications were carried out, which consisted mainly of felling and planting of new trees, grassing of areas etc. New plantings increased the fragmentation and hydraulic roughness of the area, which slows down the water flow through the floodplain.
Resources needed
Total amount of expenditure: 426 ths. EUR
Eligible expenditure for EU funding: 332 ths. EUR
EU subsidy: 299 ths. EUR (90 %)
National subsidy: 16 ths. EUR (5 %)
Own resources (City of Pilsen): 16 ths. EUR (5 %)
Evidence of success
Total area of wetland biotopes created or restored: 0.741 ha
Total area of green space created or restored : 1,170 ha
Total number of newly planted trees: 43
Non-flowing ponds: 4 pcs
Potential for learning or transfer
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