COMPREHENSIVE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZALAKAROS SPA RESORT – PROJECT NO. GINOP-7.1.9.-17-2017-00004
- Amount of the grant: 1,199,152,856 Ft
- The aid intensity is 100 %
As an open-air event venue, the new space is capable of accommodating large audiences for concerts and other events, whilst also serving as a green space.
The layout of the square comprises three sections. At the level of Termál Street, a lower square is connected to the central square by a flight of steps and a wheelchair-accessible ramp. From Termál út, an imposing fountain defines the character of both the town centre and the spa town. On the south-western side of the site, a paved communal space, punctuated by green islands, has been created around the visitor centre.
The new reception building will host cultural and artistic programmes, and will also serve as a departure and/or arrival point for guaranteed programmes available in the town. Within the centre, we have created a reception area, a children’s play area, a café, an information desk, an event hall seating 200 people, a catering kitchen, a cloakroom, a storeroom and toilet facilities.
Building „B” of the current Sports Centre’s (changing rooms) has been refurbished; the ground floor now houses the stage prop store, public toilets, changing rooms and washrooms for performers, whilst the upper floor also accommodates facilities for performers.
A covered stage has been built in front of the building. The area in front of the stage will serve as a viewing area for major events, with a capacity of approximately 3,000 people. Two twin wine cellars are being built on the square, and the utility connections required for the future construction of a further six twin wine cellars have been completed.
We have created a car park on the south-eastern side of the event area and a new pedestrian crossing on Termál út, leading down from the event area. The landscaping of the existing sports ground and the footpath running along the eastern side ensure a functional and aesthetic link with the Arboretum.
The Arboretum has been expanded with new footpaths and a number of new interactive features. The northern part of the park now opens up towards Park Street with two new footpaths; in this area, visitors can enjoy a sunbathing area, a Kneipp footpath (a barefoot trail) and a new bridge.
The promenade has been fitted with solar-powered LED lighting. The lighting system at the Kertmozi has also been upgraded. The playground in the park has been fitted with new swings, which parents can also use. On the site of the current football pitch, an active fitness park and a 400-metre, 1.2-metre-wide Rekortan running track provide sporting opportunities for those seeking active recreation. A drinking fountain has also been installed next to the fitness park and playground. A CCTV system has been installed to ensure public safety. A continuous footpath, featuring uniform street furniture and landscaping, will run through the development area from the Arboretum to Dísz Square.
Dísz Square is being enhanced with street furniture, a rose arbour and information boards that reflect Zalakaros’s unified image. A new electric bike charging station has been installed next to the Tourinform office and the cycling centre.
The project began on 14 November 2019 and was completed on 11 December 2020.
