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New attempt for Oberau hydropower plant: Appreciated!
Kraftwerke Oberstdorf submitted revised plans for the controversial Oberau hydropower plant. Approval is pending.
New attempt for Oberau hydropower plant: Appreciated!
The Oberstdorf (KWO) power plants are again relying on the Oberau hydraulic power plant in the picturesque Trettachtal! After a comprehensive revision of the plans approved in 2017, you have now submitted them to the district office in Oberallgäu for approval. The project, which has been causing excitement for over a decade, is the focus after nature conservationists complained of in 2017. This procedure is currently on ice, but the KWO is optimistic and want to finally realize the plans!
A decade of controversies
The history of the Oberau hydropower plant is characterized by conflicts and resistance. Conservationists have vehemently spoken out against the project, which led to a protracted legal dispute. However, the KWO have not given up and are now presenting revised plans that are supposed to respond to the concerns of the environmentalists. Hope for approval is great because the energy generation from hydropower is an important step towards sustainable energy supply.
What's next?
With the submission of the new plans, another crucial step begins in this lengthy process. The KWO now expect a quick examination by the authorities. If the approval is granted, the Oberau hydropower plant could finally become a reality and make an important contribution to regional energy supply. The public's eyes are aimed at this controversial project - will it work this time?