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Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant Shipping Lock
The design work for the construction of a shipping lock at the Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) is a long-awaited project of strategic importance that could fundamentally change the situation of inland waterway transport in Lithuania. This project is not only a technical challenge, but also a step of historical significance in restoring uninterrupted navigation along the entire length of the Nemunas River.
Once the lock is installed at the Kaunas HE dam, it will be possible to sail uninterruptedly along the nearly 500 km long Nemunas route from Druskininkai to the Curonian Lagoon, crossing not only Lithuanian territory but also the border areas with Belarus and the Kaliningrad region. This would connect the upper and lower reaches of the Nemunas, using the river as a competitive and environmentally friendly transport artery.
The construction of the lock is included in the Kaunas City Master Plan, but since 1962, when the hydroelectric power plant was built, this project has remained unimplemented. Now, after more than six decades, the first real steps are being taken – design work.
The Kaunas HE shipping lock is:
A national infrastructure facility contributing to the implementation of the national shipping strategy;
Green transport – an alternative to road and rail transport, reducing CO₂ emissions;
Strengthening regional and international cooperation;
A revival of river transport, promoting cargo and passenger shipping, tourism, and business development.
The construction of this lock could give new impetus to the revival of the Nemunas as a vital and integrated waterway.
Once the lock is installed at the Kaunas HE dam, it will be possible to sail uninterruptedly along the nearly 500 km long Nemunas route from Druskininkai to the Curonian Lagoon, crossing not only Lithuanian territory but also the border areas with Belarus and the Kaliningrad region. This would connect the upper and lower reaches of the Nemunas, using the river as a competitive and environmentally friendly transport artery.
The construction of the lock is included in the Kaunas City Master Plan, but since 1962, when the hydroelectric power plant was built, this project has remained unimplemented. Now, after more than six decades, the first real steps are being taken – design work.
The Kaunas HE shipping lock is:
A national infrastructure facility contributing to the implementation of the national shipping strategy;
Green transport – an alternative to road and rail transport, reducing CO₂ emissions;
Strengthening regional and international cooperation;
A revival of river transport, promoting cargo and passenger shipping, tourism, and business development.
The construction of this lock could give new impetus to the revival of the Nemunas as a vital and integrated waterway.
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