Flood sequences in St. Pölten: catastrophic state and challenges

Flood sequences in St. Pölten: catastrophic state and challenges

In the districts of St. Pölten and Tulln, the Situation is still tense after the devastating floods. The state capital of St. Pölten is still in the catastrophic state, since numerous districts are significantly affected and the damage incurred has not yet been remedied.

in the traising settlement of Pottenbrunn, which is located in the east of St. Pölten, mobile toilets are still necessary. The flood has paralyzed the entire sewage system, which makes the situation more difficult for the residents. "We have backed up about 80 percent of households to the sewage network, but the remaining 20 percent require intensive work," said Mayor Matthias Stadler (SPÖ).

serious damage caused by dam broken

One of the most affected regions is the area that was flooded by the dam break on the traise. Here, too, it is worked hard to connect all households to the sewage system promptly. "In the worst case, we expect a week, but hope for an earlier solution," said Stadler. However, a more precise forecast is only possible if the trais settlement is gradually connected to the network.

In the western part of St. Pölten, around the Alpine station, the flood has also caused serious damage. Among other things, a coffee roaster is affected, which suffers strongly from the water masses. The current situation is not only physically stressed by cleaning up, but also mentally. "It is not only cleaning up, but also mental workmanship that takes time," said Christina Hör, employee of the coffee roaster.

damage to the infrastructure

Along the traisen, the damage remains visible. The kindergarten in Harland is closed and serious repairs to fences and paths along the river are necessary. Roman Wolfsberger, Polier at Swietelsky, describes the situation as exceptional: "I have never experienced anything like this." The damage to the dams in the urban area is diverse and the expected costs for recovery measures could go into the millions. The Traise Water Association has already convened crisis meetings to secure special budgets for the most urgent repairs.

There are numerous help offers for the affected citizens and companies. Banks in Lower Austria provide quick support to help people stand up for this difficult time.