5.7 million euros for security: Stone Schlag protection network in Gloggnitz

5.7 million euros for security: Stone Schlag protection network in Gloggnitz

The Silbersberg settlement in Gloggnitz faces an enormous challenge: stone strikes threaten to endanger the safety of the residents. In order to protect the houses, the city administration is planning an extensive project that includes the installation of a 2,000 meter long steel network. Initially, the costs for this measure had been estimated at around 3.5 million euros, but now the expenses have increased to an estimated 5.7 million euros. This unexpected increase in costs ensures great concern with Mayor René Blum, who commented on the financial burdens for the community.

The protective function of the adjacent Silver-Berg-Waldes is no longer sufficient, which underlines the urgent need for an alternative security solution. The mayor has now also received detailed cost estimates for the protective measures. "We now know that the measures cost 5.7 and not, as originally assumed, 3.5 million euros," explained Blum.

critical infrastructure and permits

A particularly much sensitivity is required to convince the residents of the planned protective measures. In order to be able to build the protective network, the construction of a forest road is necessary because access to the Otherweise building location is restricted. However, this forest road needs the approval of the landowners. Mayor Blum emphasized that the further the forest road can be built, the cheaper the cost of the network. "It sounds absurd, but the more can be built from this forest road, the cheaper the construction of the network," he remarked, adding that otherwise a helicopter might be necessary for the transport of the materials, which would drive the total costs considerably.

It remains to be seen whether the planned million -dollar expenses for protective measures are in good time and effective. Around 80 residents are affected by the measure, which are to be informed about the project as part of an information event on November 25th in the city hall. The active inclusion of the residents in the project could be crucial to reduce possible reservations and to gain support for the necessary measures.

at a time when the security of the citizens comes first, such investments are essential. It is crucial that the city administration communicates well and transparently about developments so that citizens can develop an understanding of the necessity and the associated costs. Because only through joint efforts can a solution be found that is both effective and financially wearable. Further details on this project are in a detailed report on www.meinbezirk.at to be found.