Billion-euro project

Before the public consultation: “S-Link” takes the next hurdle

The "S-Link" transport project is still on track: the state's environmental impact assessment has now been completed. This means that preliminary work on the billion-euro project could start this year. But first there is still the public consultation. . 

A reminder: "S-Link" is the planned underground extension of the local line from the main railway station to Mirabellplatz. The line will then continue above ground from Alpenstraße to Hallein via Mozartsteg and the courthouse - from 2035. The project is expected to cost more than two billion euros. 

The EIA decision (environmental impact assessment) has now been issued by the state, according to the project managers on Thursday. "We are delighted that we now have planning permission in line with the order from our shareholders," says "S-Link" Managing Director Stefan Knittel. 

Whether the project actually has a future remains to be seen. Last year, there was already a public survey on the project in the city of Salzburg. The result was close: 58 percent of the votes cast were against the large-scale project, 42 percent were in favor. The turnout was more than 22 percent. A nationwide survey is to be held this fall.