More than 300 billion HUF for the development of the Lake Balaton region

It is a historical moment that sources were ordered to implement the strategic objectives of the Lake Balaton region, which had not happened since the system change – Bóka István, president of the Balaton Development Council (BFT) said on Thursday in Balatonfüred, where it was announced that in the 2014-2020 EU's development cycle, more than 300 billion HUF will be spent on the development of the Lake Balaton region.

Vitályos Eszter, Minister of State, responisble for European Union developments said that this is the highest amount the region ever received . Such old dreams can be realized in the region as the lakeround railway, bike path development, the reconstruction of the Sió-locks and Sió-channel or the extensive development of active tourism and such important investments can be realized that help the businesses to gain advantage – she added . (MTI)