The coalition Crno na bijelo - Može Bokeški advocates for the construction of an undersea tunnel from Zelenika to Luštica, in a way that would not threaten the status of Boke on the list of world natural and cultural heritage, and part of the money would be provided from EU funds, said the candidate for councilor of the coalition Black on white - Moge Bokeški Nikola Radman.
He explained that the construction of the bridge on Verigam was the project with the most public bidding, and that its implementation would affect the status of Boka as a UNESCO protected area.
"The connection of the two sides of the Bay of Boka Kotor and the connection of the two ends of the Novi coast were a frequent story decades ago. The ferry line between Kamenar and Lepetan, which is the current connector of the two gangs of the bay, has been operating for years without a concession act, and only a small group of individuals benefit from it Radman said.
As he pointed out, it is unacceptable that the municipalities of Herceg Novi and Tivat do not receive a single euro from the ferry, a former public company, and that they are advocating for the construction of an undersea tunnel from Zelenika to Luštica, which would connect the two sides of the Novi municipality.
"The length of the tunnel itself will be about 1.700 meters, and the total length of the access roads with roundabouts is about 2.000 meters. The tunnel will consist of two traffic lanes - one in each direction. Pedestrian and bicycle paths are an integral part of the tunnel. A special part of the tunnel is also an evacuation passage in case of unplanned accidents," he explains.
As he also states, this capital project will be implemented with strict adherence to environmental norms and regulations.
"Unlike the bridge construction project, the construction of the undersea tunnel would not threaten the status of Boka on the list of world natural and cultural heritage. The tunnel would not threaten the waterways through the bay, because the average depth for the waterway in the central part of the tunnel is 20 to 22 meters. The underwater tunnel Zelenika - Luštica would be an integral part of the project to build the planned bypass around Herceg Novi," explained Radman.
He pointed out that the implementation of these capital projects would significantly relieve the existing traffic infrastructure in Novi and reduce congestion, especially in the summer months.
"Directing traffic and transport through the submarine tunnel and through Luštica would significantly reduce congestion both in Tivat and in Novi. The construction of the tunnel would contribute to speeding up investments and valorizing the potential of Luštica, because that peninsula would have a direct traffic connection with the Novi part of the bay," he said. is he.
According to him, the total costs of the investment amount to around 60 million euros, and part of the money would be provided from EU funds.
"Similarly to the Sozina tunnel, this capital project would pay for itself in a period of 12 to 15 years from the moment it was put into traffic. The submarine tunnel project is of great importance, not only for Boka, but also for the whole of Montenegro. The tunnel directly affects to improve the tourist offer, and it would also represent a kind of tourist attraction. Similar tunnels have been built so far in the Faroe Islands and in Norway", pointed out e+je Radman.
He added that the revenue from the toll through the tunnel would go directly to the municipal and state coffers, unlike the toll road, from which Novi and Tivat "do not have any financial benefits".
"Toll prices for residents of the municipalities of Novi and Tivat would be 30 percent lower, and monthly and annual subscription tickets would be introduced for the local population. It's time to connect the two parts of our municipality. We must force development projects in Herceg Novi, because Herceg Novi it must and can do better. In black and white, Bokeški can," says Radman in his statement.
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