Suhl-Neundorf: Flood protection is fighting rainfare!

Suhl-Neundorf: Flood protection is fighting rainfare!

Suhl-Neundorf, Deutschland - In Suhl-Neundorf, an important step in flood protection is taken today. At 7:30 a.m., a low loader rolled into the valley with an impressive overflow structure. The 37 -ton building is intended to help protect the region from the steadily growing flood risks that have strengthened in recent years due to climate change. In addition to the work, the street "An der Hasel" is fundamentally renovated and equipped with new channels and lines. But not everything ran according to plan. Heavy rains at night ensured that the construction pit was flooded. This made an unplanned use of pumps and excavators necessary to remove mud and water, which delayed the installation of the overflow structure by about two hours. The installation should now be completed around 9 a.m.

The overflow structure is a central component of a long -term flood protection project in the region. This measure is not only important for current security, but also a reaction to the various floods that residents have often affected in the past. The Steinbach, which stepped several times over his banks, is just an example of the challenges associated with extreme weather events. According to MDR, the rains also flooded and damaged. It is clear that such measures are urgently needed by the municipalities concerned.

investments for a safe future

The construction of the overflow structure and the associated measures are part of a larger investment package that the city of Suhl comprises around 6.8 million euros. Together with the financial return flows of the Water and Wastewater Suhl and Stadtwerke Suhl/Zella-Mehlis Netz GmbH, the total amount of construction costs amounts to around 8.3 million euros. These investments are part of a comprehensive flood risk management that not only includes technical protection, but also a preventive strategy in order to minimize future risks through extreme weather events, as the Federal Government emphasizes.

The latest developments warn: climate research shows that extreme weather events, such as heavy rain and drought, will increase. It is therefore essential to actively prepare for such changes. The Federal Government has prepared to set up new standards in flood protection through its funding programs for municipalities and to support the expansion of green spaces for rainwater infiltration.

outlook for further measures

With the installation of the overflow structure, another chapter is opened in the eternal fight against the forces of nature. The city of Suhl and its partners rely on a holistic approach not only to protect the population, but also to promote the quality of life and the natural use of the waters. The other construction phases are already being planned and the city administration is confident that the new measures will soon bear fruit.