Slovak County Rents Shipyard in Push for Tourism Boost on Water Reservoirs
Prešov County, Slovakia – In a move to bolster tourism around its four major water reservoirs, Prešov County has leased a shipyard from the University of Prešov. The five-year agreement, costing €3,000 annually, marks a potential step forward in a controversial €194,000 project initially championed by regional head Rastislav Trnka in 2022.
The aspiring plan, approved by regional deputies, envisioned the creation of ten regional ports across the Ružín, Zemplínska Šírava, Palcmanská Maša, and Bukovci reservoirs. These ports were intended to serve as hubs for kayak rentals and other water-based activities, alongside essential infrastructure and amenities. Visualizations of the proposed ports were released prior to the 2022 elections.
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