Ferry operation Ferchland-Grieben secured by 2031: NOT now!

Ferry operation Ferchland-Grieben secured by 2031: NOT now!

Jerichower Land, Deutschland - The ferry operation between Ferchland and Grieben remains secured by the end of 2031. As Radiosaw , the partners districts of Stendal and Jerichower Land, the municipality of Elbe-Parey, Jerichow, Tangermünde and Tangermehütte have agreed to a significant increase in the financial means. The annual contributions of the counties will be raised from 15,000 euros to now to 30,000 euros, while the municipalities will contribute 15,000 euros instead of 9,000 euros in the future.

The total annual costs for the operation of the ferry increase from 84,000 euros to an impressive 150,000 euros. This not only means financial relief for the municipalities involved, but also a way to make ferry operations more economical and stable. The city of Genthin also checks whether it wants to become part of the ferry network and could cover them accordingly.

important course for the future

Since August 2022, the ferry has been in daily operation again after it was once discontinued due to the economic difficulties of the municipality of Elbe-Parey. In May 2021, the local transport company of the Jerichower Land (NJL) took over the operation of the connection that has existed for over 300 years. Historically, an important traffic artery, the ferry not only brings commuters, but also numerous bike tourists on the popular Elberadweg from one side of the bank to another.

The adjustments to the driving prices in April have already contributed to increasing the cost -effectiveness of the ferry. Future investments in advertising and marketing are also planned to make the ferry even better known and to win other sponsors. Advertising boards on the ferry should show that there is a connection of importance here.

financing questions on the table

However, the financial challenges cannot be ignored. According to MDR , a cooperation agreement has already been signed by the districts and municipalities involved. Despite the increasing financial resources, there is still a deficit in the high five -digit range, which has so far been compensated for by the Jerichower Land district.

At the political level, there are efforts to improve the financial basis of the ferries throughout Saxony-Anhalt. A draft law stipulates that the country should take over 100 % of the land revision costs and 50 % of the company cost deficits. Political discussions about this topic are still ongoing, such as Landtag Saxony-Anhalt . A final decision could be of crucial importance for the future of ferries.

To ensure a fair and functional transport system, it is important that everyone involved pulls together. The Elbe ferry Ferchland-Grieben has established itself as an indispensable connection in the transport network and could soon be better supported. This would be paved for an even more sustainable and economically portable future.