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Radebeul receives 8.7 million euros for ecological Lößnitzbach redevelopment!
The Saxony State Directorate has approved 8.7 million euros for the ecological transformation of the Lößnitzbach in Radebeul by 2027.
Radebeul receives 8.7 million euros for ecological Lößnitzbach redevelopment!
In Radebeul, the Saxony State Directorate has made a significant step towards ecological improvement in the city possible. A total of 8.7 million euros will flow into the natural transformation of the Lößnitzbach, which stretches over 11 kilometers. These funds were recently handed over to Mayor Bert Wendsche by State Directorate President Béla Bélafi. The redesign affects an approximately 1.6 kilometer long section in the Serkowitz district and aims to reduce the risk of flooding and improve the ecological condition of the water, which is severely affected by piping diesachsen.de reported.
The Lößnitzbach has repeatedly had to struggle with flooding in the past. Flooding and damage to properties have already occurred during smaller flood events. The new stream should therefore be relocated to the western edge of Serkowitz, where it can follow a former branch of the Elbe. This not only promotes the natural flow of the water, but also aims to separate it from the urban combined sewer system. This means that pollution from mixed water is reduced, which greatly benefits the ecological condition of the stream bed, he adds Media service Saxony.
Ecological enhancement and flood protection
The redesign aims to significantly improve the habitat for plants and animals. Particular attention is paid to planting the bank areas with natural vegetation such as reeds, perennials and trees. These measures are intended not only to promote ecological connectivity, but also to optimize the natural water balance. Dimensioning the water channel ensures that flood events, which statistically occur every 50 years, can be diverted without causing any damage. The total cost of the project is around 11.5 million euros, with 1.9 million euros coming from the 2013 Flood Damage Repair Directive and around 1 million euros from city budget funds, according to information from Media service Saxony.
Construction work is scheduled to begin in 2025 and the work should be completed by the end of 2027. The planning approval decision was issued by the Saxony State Directorate in March 2025.