Cultural monuments in Nové Mlýny, Hydroelectric power station in Nové Mlýny, Czech Republic
Nové Mlýny is a hydroelectric facility spanning three interconnected reservoirs in South Moravia that generates power from flowing water. The complex includes dams, control structures, and machinery housed in buildings designed for industrial function.
Construction of the reservoirs began in the mid-1970s and continued into the 1990s to serve both energy production and water storage for the region. The project emerged from broader efforts to develop South Moravia's infrastructure during that period.
The power station stands as a symbol of industrial progress in the region and shapes how locals view their landscape's development. It represents a period when engineering projects aimed to balance human needs with water management across South Moravia.
The site sits along regional roads and is accessible by car, with visitors welcome during operational hours to view the facility. Wear sturdy shoes since paths lead across dams and around the water areas.
The facility continues generating electricity with mostly original machinery from its construction while being recognized as a cultural monument. This combination of active energy production and historical protection is uncommon in the region.
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