History
Present
The definitive end of operations came in 1997 when the Žlutý kopec Water Tanks were decommissioned, the water management complex on Tvrdého street was abandoned, and the trio of monumental buildings was gradually forgotten. In 2014, they were even slated for demolition. However, after the publication of their photos, there was an unprecedented interest in the water tanks, and their potential new use was considered. In 2019, the entire complex on Žlutý kopec was declared a cultural monument by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. It was thus saved from destruction, gradually sensitively reconstructed, and made accessible to the public.
The oldest water tank welcomed its first visitors in the summer of 2020. The spaces also garnered significant attention from film companies, which want to utilize the uniqueness and monumentality of the tanks in their projects. At the same time, experts began to examine the second brick water tank. The monumental tank with pillars, high arcades, and fragments of fittings had the air of a bizarre temple. Illuminated in all its beauty, it was opened to the public with the addition of comfortable staircase in 2022. This was followed by the sensitive reconstruction of the concrete tank, which was preserved in very good technical condition. The entire complex, including the revitalized park, opened in spring 2024.
Special thanks goes to Aleš Svoboda for his tireless work leading to the opening and popularization of Brno's underground and for compiling interesting materials not only about the Žlutý kopec Water Tanks.