Gargnano-Tignale Tunnel: Proposal to Use Excavated Rock to Protect Eroding Garda Beaches

A proposal to repurpose excavated rock from the new Gargnano-Tignale tunnel could offer a solution to protect the eroding beaches of Lake Garda. Provincial councilor Paolo Fontana suggested the idea, aiming to prevent the need for hundreds of heavy vehicles to transport and dispose of the excavated material.

The beaches along Lake Garda, particularly those affected by strong winds and waves known locally as "lagheggiate," are suffering from significant erosion. The suggestion is to utilize the rock and soil removed during the tunnel's construction to reinforce and rebuild these vulnerable shorelines.

This approach not only addresses the environmental concern of beach erosion but also offers a practical and potentially cost-effective method for managing the spoil generated by the tunnel project. It avoids the logistical and environmental challenges associated with transporting large quantities of excavated material.