Vrancea County Council has initiated a strategy to revitalize infrastructure and mountain tourism in the Soveja area, targeting approximately €5.7 million in non-reimbursable funds through the South-East Regional Program 2021–2027, alongside already completed infrastructure projects. The administration’s plan aims to capitalize on local historical and natural heritage, stimulate the business environment, and integrate the area into an expanded economic circuit, facilitated by proximity to the future A7 Motorway.
A first completed objective is the new bridge over Dragomira Creek on DJ 205L, an investment exceeding €589,000 funded from the County Council’s budget. The new structure is 22 meters long, 11.4 meters wide, with a 7.8-meter carriageway, featuring sidewalks, safety barriers, and hydrotechnical drainage systems. In parallel, the €5.7 million project submitted for regional funding targets modernizing access to the resort and developing a recreational area, with the procurement procedure for design and execution already underway. The local strategy includes promoting the Heroes’ Mausoleum in Soveja and concessioning the Vila Rucăr property for tourism, educational, and leisure activities, a measure scheduled for approval in the County Council meeting on September 17. The president of the institution, Nicușor Halici, emphasized that this initiative is part of an integrated plan for the entire mountain area, connecting Soveja with the localities of Lepșa, Tulnici, Păulești, Vrâncioaia, Nereju, Andreiașu de Jos, Vintileasca, and Jitia, continuing toward Bisoca in Buzău County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of the funds targeted for the modernization of Soveja resort?
The project submitted under the South-East Regional Program 2021–2027 targets approximately €5.7 million in non-reimbursable funds for resort access modernization and leisure area development.
What infrastructure objective has already been completed in the area?
A new bridge over Dragomira Creek on DJ 205L has been finalized, representing an investment of over €589,000 funded from the Vrancea County Council’s budget.
What other tourism measures are included in the county strategy?
The strategy includes promoting the Soveja Heroes’ Mausoleum and concessioning the Vila Rucăr property for tourism, educational, and leisure activities.