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Environmental organizations push for a tunnel between Saaremaa and mainland Estonia, instead of a bridge
Estonian environmental organizations condemn the bridge plans between Saaremaa and mainland Estonia writes Ärileht (ärileht.ee).
Saaremaa island is the biggest Estonian island. A fixed-line connection between Saaremaa and the rest of the country is on the cards for some time. Environmental organizations had sent a letter to the government over the potential damage a bridge would cause for the Väinameri bird and nature reserve, before the last week's government planning meeting over the state plans for the bridge.
Chamber of Environmental Associations on 10 June have indicated that a tunnel would be the wise choice as the fixed link for protecting environment. A total of 11 environmental organizations have announced that they support the position of the Chamber of Environmental Associations on this matter.
" The Estonian Chamber of Environmental Associations (EKO) proposed not to initiate a special plan and environmental impact assessment related to the Suur Strait Bridge. Instead of a bridge, a tunnel is considered a better solution. "
There are three fixed connection options between Saaremaa and mainland Estonia:
A south bridge, A north bridge and a Tunnel.
The graph in the link below has a graphics. If you click on options, you will see the projected costs associated with each option.
cover tunnel photo by: Matt Brown from London, England / CC BY
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