Project status

The environmental impact declaration (EID) has been submitted for the Kaunertal expansion project, and work is currently underway on the authority's improvement mandate.
The public display and consultation of the submitted documents took place from July 14, 2025, to September 12, 2025.

The complete documentation was available for public consultation in the municipalities of Fendels, Kaunertal, Pfunds, Prutz, and Tösens, as well as at the Landeck District Authority and the Office of the Tyrolean Regional Government. 

Die Unterlagen der Kundmachung gemäß UVP-Gesetz sind beim Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung unter folgendem Link abrufbar.

https://www.tirol.gv.at/buergerservice/kundmachungen/kundmachung/uvp-6-9-ausbau-kraftwerk-kaunertal-verfahren-nach-dem-uvp-g-2000/

We are here to support you in safeguarding your rights and are happy to answer any questions about the EIA process at the following local events:

July 17, 2025 – 09:00 to 12:00 at the Kaunertal municipal office
July 17, 2025 – 14:00 to 17:00 at the Pfunds municipal office

July 29, 2025 – 09:00 to 12:00 at the Prutz municipal office
July 29, 2025 – 14:00 to 17:00 at the Tösens municipal office

August 13, 2025 – 09:00 to 12:00 at the Fendels municipal office

September 10, 2025 – 09:00 to 12:00 at the Pfunds municipal office
September 10, 2025 – 14:00 to 17:00 at the Kaunertal municipal office


plans
of the Versetz pump storage
were drafted to submit to the authority
pages
of technical contributions about protected natural resources
according to the EIA law

What are the next steps in the pumped storage relocation process, where can further information be obtained, and how can people get involved? These and other questions are answered by EIA expert Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Rathschüler in the section: Interviews...


The environmental impact procedure

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is carried out by the competent authority. In the case of the Kaunertal expansion project, the Regional Government of Tyrol is the authority in charge. All environmental impacts of projects are assessed as part of this procedure on the technical basis of an environmental impact declaration (EID).

All documents are made available to the public. The public includes not only the population directly affected by the project, but also environmental lawyers and environmental organisations. They are integrated into the EIA through citizen participation initiatives and public discussions.

More on environmental impact assessment (EIA)

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Parties may appeal against the decision of the Austrian Federal Administrative Court. Specifically, an appeal can be filed with the Administrative Court or a complaint can be filed with the Constitutional Court.