Description
In Tat and Tokod ground water level problem is getting more and more severe. The planned system could solve the problems caused by excess precipitation. The overall aim of the project is to increase knowledge about the effects of climate change on precipitation patterns at local and regional level, and to contribute to the establishment of climate-change adaptation measures (e.g. drainage system) of the pilot area in order to contribute to the reduction of damages resulting from heavy precipitation. Main results include: 6500 inhabitants whose livelihood is affected by extreme rainfall will be improved; 17 km2 area with increased capacity to cope with consequences of inundation; model developed to help drainage system planning; 20 km surface drainage system improved, 35 persons directly involved in the project Implementation; 100 persons reached through conferences, 500 persons indirectly reached, 1 database set developed at settlement level containing the latest topological data, 1 assessment study and 1 guideline, 1 mathematical model, 1 study visit, 1 seminar for project partner and other municipalities, 1 updated marketing plan, 18 water channel reconstructed and built. The Norwegian project partner NIBIO will contribute to the communication and dissemination, support the technical part of the precipitation management model development, and project monitoring. The project will develop a new methodology to provide the basis for proper hydraulic capacity planning, draft an impact assessment for extreme precipitation, formulate a priority list of investment tasks helping the decision-making, and implement on-site demonstration measures.
Summary of project results
The project was needed to develop an innovative solution to deal with heavy rainfalls, ground water increase and floods in the area of Tat and Tokod. The project objective was fully achieved, all the relevant outputs listed in the Programme proposal have been achieved. The most important project outputs are listed below: • Municipal network database with measured and updated topological data; • One analytical study and one guide material; • Mathematical model for Tat-Tokod area with updated/actualized geometry and hydrological data; • Drainage ditch reconstruction and construction on 18 km; • Size of population affected by the project, 13258 capita; • Expanded and/or qualitatively improved drainage, and water catchment on an area of 20ha; • Area of the research 17ha; • Three sets of plans and permit; • Recommendations for the local construction regulation; • Under the Communication activities the project promoter has organized events, delivered presentations, organized press event, appeared in local media, developed the project website; • The project promoter had a donor project partner, NIBIO; The methodology of mathematical model created can be used by other municipalities suffering from heavy rainfall and floods. The interest of other municipalities towards the mathematical model is increasing. Based on the mathematical model several investment have been suggested to be implemented in the close future and after, and the project promoter has started the planning of these.
Summary of bilateral results
Bilateral cooperation was established with the representatives of Sogn og Fjordane county and the experts of Bioforsk/NIBIO. Sogn og Fjordane county participated in the kick off event of the C3-8 project and in the bilateral expert meeting organized beside the launching event. The cooperation contributed to a better understanding of the water related problems and climate adaptation challenges in Norway and Hungary, and provided interesting responses and practical solutions to cope with these challenges. NIBIO, as donor project partner, took active part in the development of the mathematical model, in the regular meetings and in dissemination; co-organized in cooperation with the project promoter an expert event in Norway to present the model to other Norwegian experts and to present the professional activities of the University of Trondheim.