The consortium, comprising Vízterv Consult, SBS-Komir and the Budapest Technical University, will draw up plans and obtain all necessary permits.

Higher water is better for tourism, observed Balatonfenyves mayor Gábor Lombár.

However, the government will have to provide funds for low-lying communities for flood prevention work, he added.

Towns are currently protected to a water level of 100cm, said mayor Miklós Mészáros of Balatonboglár.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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