Flood protection for Degenfeld: This is how the city wants to tame the water!

Flood protection for Degenfeld: This is how the city wants to tame the water!

in Schwäbisch Gmünd, the streets of Degenfeld are facing a continued challenging future. Despite extensive flood protection strategies, which the construction and environmental committee has recently decided unanimously, the Wasser-Straße will have to stay in the middle of the town. The measures are the result of violent heavy rain cases that searched for the region in June 2024 and illustrated the risk from flooding. In particular, the close location of Degenfeld in the valley boiler, surrounded by Hohen Albbergen, makes the situation considerably more difficult. The mayor Hans-Peter Wanasek emphasized: "Degenfeld is affected with every flood." The unique drain route for the water leads in the middle of the town, which results in frequent road closures to avoid flooding into deeper house cellars. According to the civil engineering head Jürgen Musch, these drastic measures are necessary to prevent the sewage system from overloading.

detailed protective measures decided

To improve flood protection, those responsible have developed several strategic approaches. This includes improving the water outflows and the installation of powerful rake, which should prevent constipation. Therefore, the construction of a new surface ditch is initially started in Weiler in order to derive water more effectively. These measures are particularly important, since the location of the districts concerned, including Bargau and hamlet, makes them more susceptible to flood damage than other Gmünder.

according to schwaebisch-gmuend.de Degenfeld lies between the Furlepass and Lauterstein-Weissenstein in the picturesque valley of the Degenfeld Lauter. The region is shaped by its scenic beauty, but faces the same challenges due to its geographical conditions. The place that has significant structures such as a fire department is aware of the danger and therefore takes precautions to protect its citizens in the best possible way.