Plans for Saale-Leipzig Canal’s boatlift revealed

The city of Leipzig has published an inspiring video illustrating the projected Wüsteneutzsch boat lift, the key to completion of the Saale-Leipzig Canal. The film may be viewed by clicking here
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The design was suggested by students who took part in a competition before the WCC was held in Leipzig on May 31-June 3, 2022. As shown in the film, it incorporates the complete upper lock chamber as built in the late 1930s before World War II stopped the works.

Winning design for the Wüsteneutzsch boatlift