Duisburg's flood protection: Refurbishment of the Marientor begins in 2026!

Duisburg's flood protection: Refurbishment of the Marientor begins in 2026!

Duisburg, Deutschland - The Düsseldorf district government has now given the planning approval for the renovation of the important flood protection structure on the Marientor, and even planned seven months earlier than originally planned. This enables the renovation work to begin quickly, which is of great importance for the safety of the citizens of Duisburg.

The almost 100 -year -old barrier plays a central role in flood protection for downtown Duisburg. It protects around 20,000 inhabitants and assets of over two billion euros from the flood stalls of the Rhine. Despite several renovations in recent years, the building is no longer sufficient for current security standards. Especially the essential components such as the blocking gate and the technical systems are outdated and must be renewed.

Current developments for renovation

As early as December 2016, the barrier was supplemented by an emergency closure. This consists of 13 solid dam beams and was also funded by the country's means. The emergency closure is of essential importance for the upcoming work, since it ensures that Duisburg is still protected from flood during the renovation phase.

It is expected that the renovation work will begin in February 2026 and the new blocking goal will be completed by 2029. The total costs estimated by the city amount to around 33.9 million euros, of which 80 percent are to be funded. This means that almost 27 million euros are expected from funding. However, the city of Duisburg also needs further financial means to be able to stand with its own share of around eight million euros.

President Thomas Schürmann emphasized the importance of the project: "Thanks to the close coordination with the city of Duisburg and the rapid processing of the funding application, the city can now start the renovation of the barrier. This project is of outstanding importance for the flood protection and the security of the citizens in Duisburg," he explained. The initiative is considered crucial for the protection of the city and marks an important step towards improved flood security for the future.

For a detailed view of the current stand and the next steps, the reader can do more information here on rp-online.de read.