Residents of the Tullnerfeld call for quick dam red renovation after flooding

Residents of the Tullnerfeld call for quick dam red renovation after flooding

In the Tullnerfeld, there has been a serious situation that is due to the poor renovation of the dams. After enormous rains in September, the dam near Langmannersdorf showed its vulnerability and broke, while the amounts of water quickly got on and flooded atzenbrugg within a short time.

This incident caused devastating damage and brings the urgency of the necessary dam renovations to light. According to reports by Rudolf Friewald, the chairman of the Water Association, the need for action has been known since 1997. Even then it was found that the dam was only temporarily repaired after the severe bomb damage in World War II.

challenges and delays

According to numerous reports that indicated the weaknesses of the dam, the renovation was repeatedly delayed by additional requirements. A central obstacle was the discovery of the Donau-Kahnschnail, which meant that a resettlement project was necessary. In addition, farmers and municipalities had their own requirements, which further complicated. Hermann Kühtreiber, former mayor of Zwentendorf, emphasizes that the connection between flood protection and nature conservation projects was a fatal decision.

The financial aspects of the renovation are also crucial. The estimated costs of around 28 million euros caused additional delays, since both the federal government and the country could never provide the necessary funds. According to Friewald, the region was classified at the country's list of priorities.

The responsible hydraulic engineering department explained that the implementation of EU requirements was also a challenge, since ecological requirements significantly delay the planning. However, while the planning concerned areas such as fish passability, this was only part of the problem. Küh drivers expressed that nature conservation cannot be the sole reason for the long delays, since other factors in the planning were not sufficiently taken into account.

The serious consequences of the unmarried dam are now raising questions about legal steps. Many affected people see the dam broken not only as a natural disaster, but as a result of technical defects. Citizens in the areas concerned are increasingly examining lawsuits against the state government in order to be compensated for the damage suffered.

prospects for the future

After approval of the renovation measures last year, it remains to be seen how the primary plans are carried out. Mayor Marion Török criticizes the long period until the implementation and continues to care for the condition of the Tullnerfeld. The first immediate measures have already been initiated to repair the broken dams.

A detailed analysis of the hydrological conditions shows that the flood had a stronger intensity than expected, which must be viewed in connection with the design of the dams. The goal is to create targeted overflow routes that have floodable areas to better protect villages.

The situation around the dam renovation in the Tullnerfeld not only illustrates the challenges through the erosion of the dams, but also the need for a quick and effective planning and implementation of emergency measures to ensure the protection of the municipalities concerned in future extreme weather conditions.