Uniper clarifies Leckages in the Loisach Isar Canal: Refurbishment begins in autumn

Uniper clarifies Leckages in the Loisach Isar Canal: Refurbishment begins in autumn

renovation measures on the Loisach-Isar Canal in focus

The recent events related to the Loisach Isar Canal not only caused worry lines for residents, but also leads a light on the challenges of the water management systems in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen region. After the flood last December, the Uniper company has now determined the causes of the damage and initiated measures to remedy.

Why the flooding is of great importance

In December last year, there was a flood event, which significantly impaired Josef Holzer's nursery in Gelting and several plots in the area. These events illustrate the need for effective water management to avoid future damage. There was water via a leak in the canal, which led to considerable erosions on the bank browsing, and this against the challenges that are connected to the maintenance of water paths illustrates.

causes for the leaks discovered

An expert committed by Uniper found that the channel was operated between 2018 and 2023 with just a reduced amount of water of a maximum of five cubic meters per second. This resulted in the drying of the banking above the waterline, which led to the leakage of the natural sealant. This discovery has triggered a new discussion about the maintenance and operation of waterways.

planned renovation work and its scope

From next autumn, extensive renovation work on the damaged bank embankment is to be carried out in the Geltingen curve. The plan provides to seal the steep bank with bentonite tracks over a length of 450 meters. These measures are intended to help minimize the risk of similar incidents in the future.

insight into the affected companies

The damage can be removed immediately after flooding. Josef Holzer, owner of the nursery in Gelting, reports on the inconvenience that the construction sites have. The senior boss is satisfied with the material compensation that Uniper has already done. Despite the loads from the construction activities, he is optimistic: "We can do that because we currently have company leave."

collaboration with authorities

The cooperation between Uniper and the responsible authorities such as the Wasserwirtschaftsamt Weilheim has taken an important step towards preventing damage. In the future, a higher water flow of over five cubic meters per second will flow through the channel to minimize damage caused by leaks and erosion. A settlement to monitor these measures was made with the Lower Nature Conservation Authority in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district office to ensure the flood protection measures for the region.

These developments show how important it is to modernize and wait the infrastructure in the future in order to be able to better counter such natural events in the future.

- Nag