Kalkreuth in the traffic craze: 6000 tons every day through the town!

Kalkreuth in the traffic craze: 6000 tons every day through the town!

A lot is happening in Kalkreuth at the moment: the building materials on Wetterberg, under the direction of Managing Director Michel Kurz, are in the permanent high operation. As [sächsische.de] (https://www.saechenische.de/lokales/meissen-lk/grossenhain/wetterberg-kalkreuth-tonlich-6000-tonnen-und-tonnen- and-tonnen-raus-2bsrcp2p4zhotnhqzdavebkvfi.html?outPuttype=valid_amp) Truck traffic due to the excavation of earth for the Taiwanese chip company ESMC and the delivery of gravel and aggregates for asphalt production significantly increased. Almost 6000 tons of material are delivered every day and 5000 tons are worn out. For comparison: Usually this value is 2500 to 3000 tons per day.

The road to Radeburg and the highway are currently the main transport routes, while 60 trucks, including 18 to 20 own vehicles of the building materials, are in use. "Something comes together," notes Mayor Harald Behrisch, who is worried about the increased dust pollution - especially the school children in the region. The increased activities also have a second layer that runs from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., while usually only a layer of 5 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

sustainability measures and expansion plans

Despite the increased traffic, value is placed on dust binding. A water supply of 180 cubic meters is used every day and irrigation on the 200 -meter -long exit ensures better air quality. In addition, the adjacent forest is preserved as a natural dust protection, and a sweeper keeps the residents' roads clean. Noise pollution from explosions belong to the past; The intensity of such activities has been reduced, which also contributes to a reduction in costs.

The open -cast mine on Wetterberg has existed since 1927 and is planning to apply 1.5 million tons of earth into a 100 meter -deep pit by the end of 2027. 350,000 tons of Grauwacke are to be broken down in two years. The planned expansion by 15 hectares towards Ebersbach is already approved, with the view of 15 to 20 million tons of Grauwacke by 2035, as the building materials explain.

meaning for the building materials industry

The graywacke is a much sought -after material that is not only processed in Kalkreuth. Also overall values ​​from the industry show that the building materials industry generated around 25.8 billion euros in sales in Germany in 2023, such as [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/themen/4297/baustoff industrie-in-deutschland/). Companies such as the BVG Baustoff-Vertriebs-Gesellschaft mbH ensure a wide range of products, from grit and sand to water blocks and asphalt mixing systems.

• Production:
• up to 1 million tons of split
daily
• In the top case, 1.3 million tons
• monitoring:
• Three to four employees of the Oberbergamt check the operating plans

The building materials industry is severely affected by the current inflation and energy crisis, which is also reflected in the production of construction site waste. Nevertheless, the Kalkreuth location remains an essential pillar that not only secures jobs for 35 employees, but is also well positioned for the future.

For the building materials on Wetterberg, it remains exciting. While the challenges due to increased truck traffic and environmental pollution should not be underestimated, one shows optimistic about further developments at the location and the planned expansion.