Further areas on the Geierswalder and Partwitzer lakes near Hoyerswerda have been opened to shipping. Like the previously approved lake areas, these can be used by passenger ships, motorized pleasure craft and pleasure craft without a motor, as announced by the State Directorate (LDS).
"We are continuing to develop shipping on Saxony's lakes - with a sense of proportion, so that tourism, boating and the economy can grow and nature can continue to breathe at the same time. This is the only way for the regions around the lakes to benefit sustainably," said LDS President Béla Bélafi.
Exceptions for nature conservation
On Lake Geierswalde, this affects water areas on the south-western and north-western shores. For nature conservation reasons, part of the area on the north-western shore is closed annually from March 1 to September 30.
On Lake Partwitz, water areas on the south and south-western shores, on the shore north of the Barbara Canal and in the northern lake area will be open to shipping for the first time. Part of the area on the south-western shore is also closed annually from March 1 to September 30 for nature conservation reasons.
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