Simmering protects against storms: Visiting the impressive memory basin

Simmering protects against storms: Visiting the impressive memory basin

In Simmering, a remarkable achievement has established itself in the field of flood protection, which proved to be effective, especially after the recent storms in September. District head Thomas Steinhart and climate city councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky visited the underground storage pool at Haidestrasse 10, which has been in use since 2016. This facility was crucial that the district survived the storm largely unscathed. Steinhart emphasized how fundamental investments in the city's infrastructure benefit the residents.

The Simmeringer memory pool has a storage capacity of 28.5 million liters, which makes it an important instrument in dealing with heavy rain events. In particular, during the visit, it was emphasized how the pool enables the controlled intermediate 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 it significantly to improve the protection of flood in Simmering.

important capacities and infrastructure

In addition to the Simmeringer memory pool, the former Blumental sewage treatment plant in the Liesingtal also plays an important role in relieving the Simmeringer Kanal network. This additional system can absorb 20 million liters of rainwater. Together, these measures result in an impressive storage capacity of around 86 million liters, which is how Simmering is well prepared for future rain events. These capacities not only offered direct protection, but also strengthened the general trust in the city's infrastructure.

For citizens who have increasingly facing extreme weather events in recent years, facilities such as the memory pool are of great importance. The innovative approach of the city administration to improve the infrastructure has proven itself in practice and shows how important proactive measures are.

a technical miracle for the city

The Simmeringer memory pool, also known as Simmeringer reservoir, is an impressive example of modern engineering. Originally built in the 1970s, the pelvis served as a water storage and compensatory pool for a long time. The last extensions between 2013 and 2016 have positioned it as one of the largest sewer construction projects in Europe. These impressive constructions are not only functional, but also enrich the surrounding landscape, which is shaped by gentle hills and forests.

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

For citizens and tourists, it remains possible to discover the memory pool virtually, which gives additional insights into the impressive infrastructural developments in the city. This innovative step shows that Simmering faces the challenges of the future and at the same time wants to offer citizens a safe and pleasant living environment. More information about these developments can be found in an article on Wienerzirksblatt.at