Böblingen is preparing: 3,100 tons of salt for the upcoming winter!

Böblingen is preparing: 3,100 tons of salt for the upcoming winter!

Winter is just around the corner, and while the first snowflakes are still a long time coming, preparations for it are already in full swing. In the Böblingen district, preparations for the coming winter season are in full swing. This was reported by the Stuttgarter Nachrichten, which pointed out that the road maintenance departments in Herrenberg and Magstadt had taken extensive precautions to organize winter service efficiently.

With a total storage capacity of around 3,100 tons of road salt, including 1,100 tons in Herrenberg and 2,000 tons in Magstadt, those responsible are well equipped. To clear the roads of snow and ice, eight of our own vehicles and eleven third-party vehicles are available, which are in use around the clock. The employees are divided into three shifts, with the first vehicles moving out at 3 a.m. to prepare the roads in time for rush hour traffic. This early use of the technology is particularly important because last winter presented challenges not only to the football teams in the region, but also to many citizens.

Winter service and clearing duties

What every citizen should keep in mind: Winter service is not only a task for the road maintenance department, but also for tenants and owners. These are usually responsible for clearing the area in front of residential buildings. Especially in cities like Böblingen and Sindelfingen, the Technical Operations Services Association (ZV TBS) takes care of clearing and gritting streets in the urban area.

Of course, there is also a legal basis for this. Many cities and private property owners are required to clear snow and spread grit. The costs for winter service, whether manual or mechanical, can vary. According to the information on hausmeisterdienste.net, manual snow removal in rural areas costs between 2 and 6 euros per square meter, while in urban areas prices range from 6 to 9 euros per square meter.

Costs and their effects

The costs for professional winter service can vary greatly depending on the region, type of service and individual needs. Factors such as property size and accessibility also play a role. For larger residential complexes and commercial areas, it may make sense to outsource these tasks if your own resources are not sufficient. Tenants should also know that landlords can pass on the costs of winter service as additional costs under certain conditions.

If you live in an area known for heavy snowfall, you should do your research on winter service options. Flat-rate contracts, whether monthly or for the entire winter season, are an option to make expenses more predictable. However, in return for outsourcing the clearance duty to a service provider, the owner remains responsible for proper implementation and any insurance.

So it remains exciting to see how winter will develop in the coming months. A good hand in planning winter service is essential in order to be well prepared to face the challenges. The experience from the previous year shows that early organization is crucial in order to clear the roads in the best possible way for all road users, even in snow chaos.