Erlenbach is planning a comprehensive flood protection concept - city council discussed!

Erlenbach is planning a comprehensive flood protection concept - city council discussed!

Erlenbach, Deutschland - After the devastating Ahr Valley flood, the SPD parliamentary group in the city council of Erlenbach launched a courageous concept for a "municipal fall management"! The city has already built an earth wall to prevent flooding in a residential area, but now a comprehensive strategy for the entire urban area is to be developed. This initiative is no coincidence: heavy rain has already led to flooding in the past, and the city wants to prepare better!

The planned concept includes a five-step plan that includes an inventory analysis, risk determination and conceptual development of measures. The water management office in Aschaffenburg received the project with open arms and approved the application for financial support. However, the city needs the expertise of an engineering office to create a tailor -made strategy paper - the costs amount to around 137,000 euros, of which 75 percent are funded. Nevertheless, the city remains a share of 34,000 euros, which takes care of some city councils.

financial concerns and political tensions

The CSU faction is skeptical and warns of the high follow-up costs that could result from the flood protection measures. "We could quickly end up in the seven -digit range!" Wares Alexander Monert and wonders how the city should do these additional costs while it has to take out loans to fulfill its mandatory tasks. On the other hand, Benjamin Bohlender from the SPD emphasizes the urgency of the concept, especially after the devastating flood events in Germany, which have demanded great damage and even victims. Mayor Christoph Becker also criticizes citizens who have already removed the earth wall - a dangerous game!

The discussion in the city council shows the tensions between the political groups: While the majority of the SPD, Greens and Free voters support the concept, the CSU remains skeptical. Mayor Becker confirms that the city can be held liable if it does not implement the necessary flood protection measures. A clear call to responsible - the time to act is now!