Simmering protects against storms: visit the impressive reservoir

Simmering protects against storms: visit the impressive reservoir

A remarkable achievement in the area of ​​flood protection has been established in Simmering, which has proven particularly effective after the recent storms in September. District head Thomas Steinhart and climate councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky visited the underground storage basin at Haidestrasse 10, which has been in use since 2016. This facility was crucial in ensuring that the district survived the storm largely unscathed. Steinhart emphasized how fundamental investments in the city's infrastructure benefit residents.

The Simmeringer storage basin has a storage capacity of 28.5 million liters, making it an important tool in dealing with heavy rain events. In particular, the visit highlighted how the basin enables the controlled storage and drainage of rainwater. The pool has an impressive size of 90 meters in length, 45 meters in width and a depth of 7 meters. This makes a significant contribution to improving flood protection in Simmering.

Important capacities and infrastructure

In addition to the Simmeringer storage basin, the former Blumental sewage treatment plant in Liesingtal also plays an important role in relieving the pressure on the Simmeringer sewer network. This additional system can hold 20 million liters of rainwater. Together, these measures result in an impressive total storage capacity of around 86 million liters, making Simmering well prepared for future rain events. These capabilities have not only provided immediate protection, but also increased overall confidence in the city's infrastructure.

Facilities such as the storage basin are of great importance to citizens who have faced increasingly extreme weather events in recent years. The city administration's innovative approach to improving infrastructure has proven itself in practice and shows how important proactive measures are.

A technical marvel for the city

The Simmeringer reservoir, also known as the Simmeringer reservoir, is an impressive example of modern engineering. Originally built in the 1970s, the basin served as a water storage and compensation basin for a long time. Recent expansions between 2013 and 2016 have positioned it as one of the largest canal construction projects in Europe. These impressive constructions are not only functional, but also enrich the surrounding landscape, which is characterized by rolling hills and forests.

The storage basin not only has a technical function, but is also an ecological habitat that provides habitat for numerous animal and plant species. In combination with its use as a recreational area for walkers and nature lovers, it represents a successful symbiosis of people and nature. The city not only promotes flood protection, but also awareness of ecological sustainability.

It remains possible for citizens and tourists to discover the reservoir virtually, which provides additional insights into the city's impressive infrastructural developments. This innovative step shows that Simmering is facing the challenges of the future and at the same time wants to offer its citizens a safe and pleasant living environment. More information about these developments can be found in an article on wienerkreisblatt.at.