New representative for the district administrator: Bohle takes over GKS position!

New representative for the district administrator: Bohle takes over GKS position!

An important decision was made in a short but concise meeting of the Committee for Nature and Environmental Protection on July 10th in the district office. The committee voted unanimously to send Tim Bohle as the district administrator's new representative to the shareholders' meeting of the Schweinfurt Community Power Plant (GKS) if the district administrator or his deputy are unable to attend. Tim Bohle, who will be a voting member in this important body in the future, succeeds Ruth Heim, who has gone into well-deserved retirement. This means that the GKS can continue to be managed efficiently and sustainably, as Bohle also sits on the advisory board of the joint power plant, which ensures continuity.

The Schweinfurt joint power plant, which has been in operation since it began operations in 1990, plays a central role in the region's energy supply. As a thermal power plant that uses both fossil energy and waste, it represents a significant source of electricity and district heating. Every year, the power plant feeds around 42.7 GWh of electricity and an impressive 232 GWh of district heating into the networks. What is particularly noteworthy is that the plant is also responsible for the largest electricity generation in the Schweinfurt urban area. This bioblending technology not only has economic benefits, but also plays a crucial role in local infrastructure, serving both large-scale operations and residential areas. According to Wikipedia, the GKS is also of great importance for the region as the operator of the thermal waste treatment plant.

Important developments and projects

During yesterday's meeting, deputy district administrator Bernd Schötterl announced that the topic of the biosphere reserve would be on the agenda at the next district council meeting. This could represent an interesting opportunity to promote the environment and nature in the region. In addition, the final details are currently being prepared for a proposed resolution that will be coordinated with other local authorities.

Another important topic that was discussed in the non-public meeting was the construction of a high-bay warehouse in the Erlenbach waste transfer station. Several contracts have already been awarded here: Leo Markert GmbH from Großwallstadt was awarded the contract for the demolition, shell construction and asphalt work, while the steel construction work for the roof and facade elements went to Jäger GmbH & Co. KG from Suhl. The electrical work, including the installation of a photovoltaic system, is carried out by ms-elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG from Elsenfeld.

Information about the waste incineration plant

The community power plant is not only an important part of the energy supply, but also of waste management in the region. The waste incineration plant, which has been in operation since 1994, processes around 155,000 tons of waste annually, including household waste, bulky waste and commercial waste. This waste is transported by truck to the plant, where it is burned in one of three kiln lines. The combustion produces, among other things, 5,300 tons of flue gas cleaning products and 42.7 GWh of electricity as well as 232 GWh of district heating. A look at the operating data shows that a record output of 493,700 megawatt hours was achieved through waste incineration in 2018.

In summary, it is clear that future representation by Tim Bohle in the joint power plant is more important than ever. With his experience and commitment, he will help ensure that the GKS continues to play a central role in the region's energy supply and waste management. It remains exciting to see what further developments will take place in the coming weeks and months.