Protest in Hellerau: Historical garden city threatens strong current line!

Protest in Hellerau: Historical garden city threatens strong current line!

Hellerau, Deutschland - The plans of Saxony energy to move an underground power line by the listed garden city of Hellerau, encounter resistance from residents. Hellerau, founded in 1909 as the first German garden city, is known for its narrow streets and the dense development. The residents' concerns focus on possible negative effects on the area and the building structure of adjacent houses, in particular due to the required meter-deep earthworks. Class = "Source_1"> Tag24 reports that the new management should be completed in 2026.

The planned route will extend over about three kilometers and various streets such as the Hirtenweg, Markt, Ruscheweg, Am Talkenberg, on the sand, on the mushroom, high path and Friedersdorfer Weg. Tanja Fischer, a resident and representative of the Hellerau citizens' association, indicates that the street "Auf der Sand" is unsuitable for such construction measures. René Strietzel, City District Advisory Board (CDU), also suggests laying the route in parallel to the existing industrial water pipe in order to minimize the effects on the residents.

concerns and alternative suggestions

The earthworks not only worry the residents, but also the political representation. Torsten Pötschk from the FDP emphasizes that the earthworks could threaten damage to the building fabric of the adjacent houses. Saxon energy, on the other hand, assures that measures are taken to avoid damage caused by "particularly vibrating" work, basic building examinations and vibration measurements. In response to the reviews, the company is now checking whether a co-laying of the 110 kV route along the industrial water pipe can be realized.

expectations are made to the upcoming city district advisory board meeting on March 31, in which Strietzel is convinced that Saxon Energy will be drained from its original plans.

increasing demand in the north of Dresden

In the north of Dresden, the need for electricity and water will also increase through the local semiconductor industry. Future construction projects of Saxon Energy, which also include fiber optic lines in Hellerau and surrounding areas, will be critically accompanied by the public. A citizens' dialogue that takes place on January 16, 2025 in the Waldschänke Hellerau should give residents the opportunity to ask questions and get information. reports that experts will be on site to clarify the direct concerns of the citizens.

This form of citizen participation is considered crucial for urban development. It enables citizens to actively participate in the design of their environment and to bring their needs into decision -making processes. Trans by processes and the dialogue between citizens, politics and administration increase the trust and acceptance of planned projects. Using your place Urban development contributes to improving the quality of life in the affected areas.