Dear Visitors!
The Kalocsa-Paks New Duna Bridge Visitor Centre will once again be open to visitors on the following date:
November 25th 2022 (Friday) at 13:00 – For the general public
Registration deadline: by November 18th 2022 (Friday) at 12:00 PM
Minimum group size: 8 persons, Maximum group size: 15 persons. We can only accommodate one group per session. Please note that without prior registration and if the minimum group size is not met, we cannot host any groups. Program duration is for the general public: 1 to 1.5 hours, for technical visitors: 1.5 to 2 hours that includes an interactive presentation of the project and the construction site.
For engineers, investors, and operators special appointments can be arranged to view the project.
Registration can be made via email at paks_dunahid@dunaaszfalt.hu.
Our goal is to identify and train the engineers of the future for the Duna Group. By completing the program, you will be able to join any given project and perform independently from day one, gaining a significant advantage over those who require months of preparation.
You will have the opportunity to work on the country's most outstanding projects, whether it’s highway or bridge construction. Our 3-month training program covers everything from preparatory tasks to successfully handling projects. We lay emphasis on practical training within the program.
All this while you can successfully finish your university studies! You can even write your thesis with us!
So, if you want to work on the coolest infrastructure projects in the country, get to know the most advanced technologies, lay the foundation for your future, and even earn money, apply now for the Duna Group Talent Management Program!
We look forward to your application. For more details, feel free to contact the project leader!
Project Leader: Péter Kincses
+36 30 747 7053
dunatehetseg@dunaaszfalt.hu
Dear Visitors!
The visitor centre of the New Kalocsa-Paks Duna Bridge is open on the following dates:
September 30th 2022 (Friday) by 1:00 PM – For general public interest – Registration deadline: September 26th 2022 (Monday) by 12:00 PM
October 28th 2022 (Friday) by 1:00 PM – For general public interest – Registration deadline: October 24th 2022 (Monday) by 12:00 PM
The minimum group size is 8 persons, and the maximum is 15 persons. There is only one tour available per session. We would like to inform interested parties that without prior registration and meeting the minimum group size, we are unable to accommodate groups. The planned program duration is 1-1.5 hours for general public visitors and 1.5-2 hours for technical visitors, including a theoretical presentation with interactive tools. The registration deadline is by 12:00 PM on the Monday of the respective week.
For engineers, investors, and operators, we offer the opportunity to view the project at separately arranged times.
Registration can be made via email at paks_dunahid@dunaaszfalt.hu.
Welcome to those who have been invited by the Duna Group to the third Summer University!
This year marks the third occasion we organize the alma mater for civil engineering students, the Duna Group Summer University. Our professional event series aims to personally introduce the future builders of infrastructure to each other already during their student years in a relaxed atmosphere.
The four-day program series of the Duna Group Summer University is completely free for the invitees!
We aim to provide participants with an opportunity to gain insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the infrastructure construction profession while potentially forming lifelong acquaintances with students from the five invited universities.
The Duna Group Summer University will once again feature the most interesting programs, with a central focus on innovation, particularly infraBIM. Accordingly, we will visit one of the country's most significant bridge construction projects in Paks, followed by a visit to the ZalaZone test track, which is considered a rarity at the European level. For the first time this year, the Duna Group Talent Program, the most comprehensive engineering training program alongside university education, will also be introduced.
In addition to industry topics, team-building will also have a place during the long weekend, including beer and wine tasting as well as gastronomy.
This year, the Summer University will conclude with the awarding of certificates, which not only allow students to apply for the Duna Group Talent Program but also reward the first 50 registrants by June 30 with a pass to the Szeged Youth Days.
We look forward to your presence supporting the success of the event! Road? Bridge? Water construction? This is your place!
Location: BME, Kármán Tódor Students’ Hostel
Date: August 11-14
Catering: Full
Participation: Free, but registration is required
Registration: via this link
In February 2022, a new section of the M4 motorway was opened, providing a direct connection between Abony and Törökszentmiklós, bypassing Szolnok. The June episode of Spakli21 reveals the significant role the M4 plays in Hungary's transportation network and the unique aspects of its construction. The podcast also touches upon the most distinctive Tisza Bridge on the M44 expressway.
With the cooperation of the Media Division of the National Association of Construction Entrepreneurs (ÉVOSZ), the podcast featured:
A Special Junction Posed Challenges for Contractors
Thanks to the M4, it is now possible to travel on a 2x2 lane road along one of Hungary’s most important main roads for an increasingly longer stretch. The construction of the new 27-kilometer section started in the summer of 2019 and was completed in February this year. Since its opening, two-thirds of transit traffic has shifted to the M4 section, said József Pál, reflecting on the period since its inauguration.
“There were several special aspects of the road construction, this included widening the old Route 4, but we also built entirely new tracks and established a special junction at Törökszentmiklós. This junction has many roundabouts, making it easy for non-locals to get lost. It was one of the most challenging tasks of the project”.
Flooding also created additional work for Duna Aszfalt’s experts, requiring new plans to be drawn up due to the elevated water levels on the levees. “We encountered almost everything imaginable during the construction.”
A new pavement and widened lanes for safer travel will be installed on a section of road 4438 in Békés County. The nearly 10-kilometer stretch between Kunágota, Dombiratos, and Kevermes will be widened to 6 meters. The necessary funding of almost two billion forints will be provided by the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Program (TOP), and the investment is managed by Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt. The construction work will be carried out by Duna Aszfalt Zrt.
The road surface will receive two layers of asphalt, and the pavement structure will be replaced over approximately 5600 square meters. Additionally:
The construction is expected to last until January 2023, with half-lane closures and traffic light control in place.
For Hungary's construction industry, a key sector of the national economy, it is crucial to offer a realistic alternative to professionals currently working abroad within domestic circumstances. The National Association of Construction Companies (ÉVOSZ), an active organization representing the interests of the sector, has taken the initiative to present the state and future of the construction industry through the Construction Industry’s Homecoming Program, showing the continuous improvement in domestic employment conditions, gives a picture of the elements of support for home building and family formation, and concrete job opportunities and conditions, and those monumental projects within the colleagues working in the country can take part, - in collaboration with four leading Hungarian companies (Duna Aszfalt Zrt., Óbuda Group, VIV Zrt., ZÁÉV Építőipari Zrt.) and the Consulate General of Hungary in Munich.
As part of the program, a homecoming event will be held on November 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the Consulate General of Hungary in Munich. This event provides an opportunity for in-person inquiries and discussion. The event is free, but registration is required due to a 40-person limit on in-person attendance. A ZOOM link will be provided for online participation to registered individuals. The registration link also allows for pre-submitted questions, which our experts will answer during the event.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7EXyidVLX5Sa9tKi6
Event Program:
6:00 PM: Welcome speech by Gábor Tordai-Lejkó, Ambassador of the Consulate General of Hungary in Munich
6:10 PM: Presentation on the state of the Hungarian construction industry by László Koji, President of ÉVOSZ
6:25 PM: Information on government support by Norbert Izer, State Secretary for Tax Affairs, Ministry of Finance
6:40 PM: Introduction of domestic employment job opportunities by:
7:00 PM: Coffee break, buffet
7:30 PM: Individual consultations at the information tables of the four companies
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1316183838802150?ref=newsfeed
The Homecoming Program does not end with this event, as our website will also be regularly updated with new content, information, and specific job opportunities after this event, so be sure to visit frequently: https://evosz.hu/%C3%A9p%C3%ADt%C5%91ipari-hazah%C3%ADv%C3%B3-program
The visitor center for the New Duna Bridge project, being constructed on route 512 between Kalocsa and Paks, will welcome visitors on the following dates:
For the safety of our colleagues and the construction process, only visitors with a valid immunity certificate will be allowed. The minimum group size is 8, and the maximum is 15 people. Only one tour can be arranged per occasion. Please note that without prior registration and meeting the minimum group size, we cannot accept groups. The planned duration of the program is 1-1.5 hours for general visitors and 1.5-2 hours for technical visitors, which includes a theoretical briefing using interactive tools and a walking tour near the engineering structure. The registration deadline is by 12:00 PM on the Monday of the week in question.
For engineers, investors, and operators, we offer the opportunity to view the project at a separately agreed time. Registration is possible via email at paks_dunahid@dunaaszfalt.hu.
The rehabilitation of the Dead-Tisza in Tiszakécske has been completed, reviving the wildlife in three oxbow lakes. The project, which began in 2017, aimed to revive the weakened aquatic habitats of recent decades, providing a suitable home for the area's fish, amphibian, and bird populations. The project was carried out by our company, Duna Aszfalt Zrt., and the technical handover is currently underway.
Achieving Adequate Water Replenishment
The 1.2 billion HUF project, implemented within the framework of the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Program, accomplished all designated tasks:
The program was carried out under the leadership of the Kiskunság National Park, in cooperation with the Municipality of Tiszakécske and the Middle Tisza Region Water Directorate. At the event presenting the results in Tiszakécske, the stakeholders emphasized the significance of the development.
A Prime Hiking Destination
János Tóth, Mayor of Tiszakécske, recalled that the renovation of the four oxbow lakes in the area had been a city goal for several years. "Accordingly, the previous city administration completed the dredging and rehabilitation of the 2nd oxbow lake. Subsequently, the city - also on its own - carried out certain level renovations of the 3rd oxbow lake." He highlighted that a prime hiking destination was created for the locals, offering nature study opportunities for local educational institutions through the nature trail also for environment classes. During these activities, children can learn about the valuable wildlife of the Dead-Tisza and the functioning of nature conservation.
Eliminating Extremely Poor Conditions
Ernő Kovács, Government Commissioner of the Bács-Kiskun County Government Office, recalled that the rehabilitated oxbow lakes were previously in extremely poor, neglected condition, filled with trash. "Many were unaware of the natural treasure nearby," he noted. He recognized the need to restore this area during his mayoral term. After winning the tender, he participated in mapping the area and assessing how it is worth to begin the work.
Tourist Attraction
The government commissioner told in his answer to magyarepitok.hu that he considers the rejuvenation of the oxbow lakes significant also from a tourism perspective, as it will attract many locals and visitors from other parts of the country to the revitalized Dead-Tisza. Moreover, part of the area is planned to be opened for water sports in the future, without disturbing the peace of hikers and anglers. On behalf of the contractor Csaba Varga, the regional director of Duna Aszfalt Zrt., called the revitalized Dead-Tisza a jewel box during his speech. He personally considers the value conserving project important since he grew up near one of the oxbow lakes.
Revived Oxbow Lakes
Csaba Varga explained that the project involved rehabilitating three of the four Tisza oxbow lakes: dredging the 3rd and 4th oxbow lakes was relatively straightforward. However, he highlighted the rehabilitation of the 1st oxbow lake, which posed a significant challenge for Duna Aszfalt’s experts but was ultimately successful. The 1st oxbow lake required complete drainage for silt dredging, and the fish stock had to be relocated during this period. The regional director thanked the Tiszakécske and Surroundings Sports Fishing Association for their assistance, without which this phase of the work would not have been possible.
A Unique Nature Trail with Bird Watching
Within the multi-part project, Varga Csaba is perhaps most proud of the new nature trail, which features 12 stops over 2500 meters, showcasing the wildlife and treasures of the Tisza. The information boards along the route provide insights into the river's fish and bird populations, and the bird watching spots and birdhouses allow for close observation.
The regional director of Duna Aszfalt highlighted the adequate water replenishment of the oxbow lakes as a momentous goal of the project. He considered it an important achievement that due the structure built as part of the project now continuous refreshing and consistent water replenishment for the oxbow lakes is ensured, eliminating previous water shortage problems. The renovated sluices also ensure water transfer between the oxbow lakes.
Planning for the Future
Speaking to magyarepitok.hu, János Tóth stated that the just-completed development not only creates new opportunities for locals but is also part of a comprehensive tourism strategy that has been shaping since 2014. "At that time, we had a hotel without any attractions, and it was already clear that Tiszakécske needed to be developed from a tourism perspective," the mayor pointed out. He added that accordingly, the Tiszakécske projects financed from the TOP included a water tour stop on the Tisza, a lookout tower, and the development of the local narrow-gauge railway, whose endpoint is not far from the now-renovated oxbow lakes. "The rehabilitation of the Dead-Tisza can clearly be classified as such since it creates a tourism attraction based on our wonderful natural assets for nature lovers."
He also mentioned that the 1st oxbow lake serves as a training ground for the kayaking and canoeing training launched in the city four years ago. "The beginner children can learn to swim and then paddle here before continuing their training on the Living Tisza. We are proud that in such a short time, we have managed to train six national team kayakers." The mayor also revealed plans for similar future developments, including the creation of a dock for recreational boating on the Living Tisza near one of the narrow-gauge railway's endpoints.
The largest sidewalk construction program in the history of Békéscsaba has begun, with the government providing 2.3 billion forints – it was announced at the onsite press conference on Monday. The project will be implemented by Hódút Kft., according to the procurement announcement.
Péter Szarvas, the mayor (Hajrá Békéscsaba Association), described the development program as historic in scale, noting that such a large amount has never been allocated for sidewalk renovations in Békéscsaba. In his latest post on social media, the mayor stated that in the first phase of the four-phase development, 35 sidewalk sections will be completed, with work already started this month in 17 locations.
Project could be completed by the end of 2022
The project will last for a year and a half, and it is expected that sidewalks on 160 streets will be constructed or renovated. The investment will cover approximately 65,000 meters in length and 75,500 square meters of sidewalk surface. The entire project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.
In addition to the sidewalk renovation program, the government has provided more than seven billion forints to Békéscsaba for road network development as part of the Modern Cities program. By the end of 2022, road construction or renovation work will take place in more than 80 streets, with the first phase of the program already underway.
