Flood disaster in St. Pölten: Over 64 million euros damage!
Flood disaster in St. Pölten: Over 64 million euros damage!
St. Pölten, Österreich - The city of St. Pölten takes a frightening balance after the flood disaster in September 2022. A total of 2,500 damage reports were registered, the total damage amount is over 64 million euros. These damage affects not only private buildings, but also companies as well as agriculture and forestry. In addition, the damage to the flood protection systems of the Traisen Water Association is estimated at around 2 million euros. St. Pölten himself ensures a partial financing of the flood protection damage with 500,000 euros. The work to remedy the damage is already underway, for example on the L113 between the cattle bean and Oberradlberg, such as Deutschlandfunk explained.
measures to coping with damage
In order to be able to better meet future floods, flood protection in St. Pölten will be continuously expanded. A special task force founded by the building directorate analyzes the existing damage and plans additional protective measures. Currently, 20 projects are being processed in this task force that includes the development and adaptation of the protection plans. A list of hydration measures is in the works, but the implementation of which depends on various factors.
An important step towards financial support is the special contribution of all member communities of the Traisen Water Association for the next three years. The repair work on the flood protection systems, which will extend over several years, are particularly emphasized. Here the priorities are set from a hydraulic engineering point of view, as reported.
long -term strategic planning
The flood protection of the city of St. Pölten has undergone a significant development step since the early 2000s. Numerous projects have been realized in the past ten years, including retention basin and flood protection measures that required strategic planning. The other planned measures include adapting the Nadelbach rain retention, for which the permit has already been submitted, with a implementation that is to begin in 2026.
The experiences from the past, both in St. Pölten and internationally, show how crucial an effective flood protection is. In view of the changed weather conditions and the increasing risk due to climate change, an ongoing adaptation and improvement of the protective measures is essential. Climate scientists warn of the increase in extreme weather events that result from global warming and emphasize that an integrated approach to flood protection is important for both the municipalities and the affected areas.
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