There are many boats on the Emajõgi River in Tartu. However, there are few mooring spaces. The city has over 400 boat spaces. A new analysis says: more spaces are needed.
Andre Purve says: 'It's hard to find a space for a boat in Tartu.' Most spaces are narrow. Wide boats cannot fit there. They should go to the Karlova harbor. There is a waiting list of 40 people. In spring, 20 more spaces will be added. But 20 people still won't get a space.
There are no spaces in the Rebase harbor. The Luunja and Haaslava harbors are full. In Haaslava, 50 spaces will be added next spring.
The city of Tartu wanted to create new boat spaces near Emajõe Street. But local residents did not want it. The city also had to consider the rowing club.
Kertu Vuks says: 'In the future, the most suitable place might be near the market. Right now, we are working on a space for large ships near the Ihaste bridge.'
Some people want to help. The boat owners of the Siili district in Tartu want to build a floating bridge on the river. Andre Purve says: 'We need to talk to the Environmental Board, the Waterways Board, and the city. We also need people who are willing to help with money and time.'
The planning is still in its early stages. Kertu Vuks could not say whether a floating bridge can be built in the Siili district.