Flood risk in Lienz: Isel project brings new security!

Flood risk in Lienz: Isel project brings new security!

In the city of Lienz, the second construction phase of the flood protection project on the Isel has started. Under the direction of Johannes Nemmert, the head of the construction district, there is a comprehensive deepening of the river bed and the strengthening of the bank walls. These measures are necessary in order to be able to absorb larger amounts of water for future high water, which is particularly important in the context of the last heavy rain events, as reported tirol.orf . The first construction phase has already been successfully completed and the work of this project, which has been planned for years, is to be continued by the end of April.

progress and construction plans

The construction is part of the largest river construction project in Tyrol, which costs a total of around 14 million euros, with 85 percent of the financing being taken over by the federal government. The first section included removing 100,000 cubic meters of material to deepen the river bed by up to 2.5 meters and to prevent possible flood in the city in the event of a hundred -year flood. From autumn 2024, the work between the hospital bridge and the parish bridge will be intensified, where several new infrastructure projects are planned, including a sidewalk and a residence lounge, such as dolomitenstadt.at explained.

The construction work is accompanied by strict monitoring of the groundwater conditions to ensure that there are no negative effects on the water quality in the hinterland. Project manager Michael Konrad emphasizes that new stone walls are also placed in front of the old bank walls to guarantee stability. This comprehensive measure aims to improve the ecological conditions on the river and at the same time ensure flood protection.