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Strategic Business Park Dolní Lutyně

A 278-hectare development area in the Moravian-Silesian Region, strategically located near Ostrava and the Polish border. Designed to accommodate large-scale, high-tech investments with demanding infrastructure requirements, the park offers sustainable development features, robust transport connections, and access to a massive cross-border workforce in a strong industrial region.

The Dolní Lutyně Strategic Business Park is a planned location for high-tech investments in the Moravian-Silesian Region, situated close to Ostrava and the border with Poland.

Area and Phasing:

  • Total area: 278 hectares
  • Net area for industrial use: 210 hectares
  • Phase I: 177 hectares, of which 120 hectares are for industrial construction
  • Phase II: 101 hectares, of which 90 hectares are for industrial construction
  • The second phase will allow for the expansion of production or the accommodation of follow-up operations.

Technical Infrastructure:

  • Electrical capacity up to 350 MW
  • Process water: 191.6 l/s
  • Drinking water and wastewater: 15.6 l/s
  • Gas: 15,000 m³/h
  • Fiber optic data connection
  • On-site wastewater treatment plant
  • Retention basins and rainwater management system

Transport:

  • Connection to the D1 highway via the I/67 road
  • Proximity to the Bohumín railway junction
  • Planned railway siding directly into the premises

Responsible Development:

  • Green belt around the complex
  • Landscaped berm facing residential areas
  • Mitigation of noise and light pollution
  • Use of photovoltaics and renewable energy sources
  • Responsible water management
  • Enhancement of landscape retention capacity and flood protection
  • Compensatory planting, restoration of biocorridors, and creation of forest park areas

Suitable Projects for the Location

The location is intended for large-scale strategic investments with high added value and above-standard requirements for energy, water, transport, or land size.

Preferred sectors:

  • electromobility and battery technologies,
  • electronics and optical equipment,
  • semiconductors and power electronics,
  • aerospace industry,
  • technological components for renewable energy sources,
  • medical and pharmaceutical technologies,
  • advanced manufacturing for the healthcare and defense industries,
  • other high-tech and mid-tech manufacturing.

Main Advantages for the Investor:

  • capability to accommodate the most demanding investment projects,
  • space for future expansion,
  • high-capacity energy and water infrastructure,
  • a combination of road and rail transport,
  • site preparation coordinated by the state,
  • cooperation with SIRS and other public partners.

Wider Surroundings and the Moravian-Silesian Region

Strategic Location:

  • Ostrava: approx. 25 minutes / 30 km
  • Katowice: approx. 70 minutes / 95 km
  • Žilina: approx. 90 minutes / 130 km
  • Krakow: approx. 2 hours / 160 km
  • Brno: approx. 2 hours / 170 km
  • Ostrava Airport: approx. 45 minutes
  • Katowice Airport: approx. 75 minutes

Industrial Background:

  • One of the most important industrial regions in Central Europe.
  • A strong tradition in automotive, engineering, electrical engineering, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
  • Companies such as Hyundai, Mobis, onsemi, Sungwoo Hitech, Schaeffler, Varroc, Brose, and Mahle operate in the region or its immediate vicinity.
  • Plants belonging to Kia, Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Jaguar Land Rover are located in the broader cross-border region.

Universities and Research:

  • VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava: mechanical engineering, energy, materials, automation, IT, battery technologies, and applied research.
  • University of Ostrava: natural sciences, healthcare, digital technologies, and other fields.
  • A network of vocational secondary schools focused on industry, electrical engineering, logistics, and technical professions.
  • Regional projects such as REFRESH and HyTech Bay support research, electromobility, hydrogen technologies, and industrial transformation.

Impact Study Data Relevant for the Investor

Workforce Availability

  • Approximately 133,700 workers in relevant sectors are located in the Czech part of the 30-minute catchment area.
  • An additional approx. 48,100 workers are located in the Polish part of the same catchment area.
  • Approximately 17,700 relevant workers are located within 15 minutes of the site on the Czech side.
  • The study estimates that approximately 70,000 workers could be available within a 30-minute radius during the crucial recruitment years.
  • According to the model, approximately 94% of employees would commute from a distance of up to 30 minutes.

Housing and Services

  • Most employees would commute from their current residences, and large-scale relocation of workers to the immediate vicinity would not be necessary.
  • There are approximately 245 hectares of residential development areas within 15 minutes of the site, theoretically accommodating over 9,000 new residents.
  • The wider 30-minute area has sufficient capacity in schools, healthcare facilities, and sports and cultural infrastructure.
  • The main regional city of Ostrava is within a 30-minute drive, providing comprehensive amenities including universities, hospitals, and cultural facilities.
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