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Resistance to construction waste dumping in Eckernförde is growing rapidly!
Criticism of the planned construction waste landfill in Eckernförde: Environment Minister warns of risks. Protests grow as Kiel Canal is expanded.
Resistance to construction waste dumping in Eckernförde is growing rapidly!
In the north of Schleswig-Holstein, a planned construction of construction waste dumps is causing quite a stir. In Eckernförde and the surrounding communities there is increasing resistance to the plans being pushed forward by the Glindemann Group from Grevenkrug. Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt (Greens) also criticizes the location of the landfill, which is in a gravel pit and is described as “anything but optimal”. The residents' concerns are great and not unfounded.
In recent weeks, numerous wooden crosses have appeared in Kosel and Gammelby, spreading the message “Stop landfills”. These visible signs of protest show that many residents care about protecting groundwater and the impact on nature and the landscape. The planned landfill would be located between sensitive nature and landscape protection areas directly near the Bültsee, a body of water that is home to rare plant species and is part of a chain of lakes.
Landfill required, but concerns are growing
There is definitely a need for a new landfill, as the capacity for construction waste in Schleswig-Holstein will be exhausted by 2028. As an incentive for operators, the Environment Minister has promised a demand for additional landfills. However, it is not easy to find a suitable location, especially given the concerns of the population. Opponents of the landfill not only fear the dangers to groundwater, but also direct negative effects on tourism, noise and dirt from truck transport. Loud daily news More than 3,000 people have already contacted the state parliament's petitions committee to express their dissatisfaction with the plans.
The operators, however, emphasize that no contaminated water has seeped into the groundwater in Schleswig-Holstein. Nevertheless, the final decision on the construction of the landfill depends on the results of an outstanding “landfill needs study”, the results of which are expected in spring 2024. At this point it remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether citizens' concerns will be taken into account in the decision-making process.
Construction projects and infrastructure changes
Another important project for the city is the planned new building of the Rewe supermarket on Kakabellenweg. The supermarket will close in January 2026 to make room for an expanded dining offering and additional parking spaces. The construction was considered three years ago, but was put on hold at the time. The reopening is planned for the end of 2026, although the Peikert plant sale will not return.
In a separate project, the municipality of Melsdorf has also completed a new sports hall. This has already been used by the school and sports club for a year. Financing the construction required a loan of 2.5 million euros, which the community will have to pay off over the next 30 years. Here the community has to raise almost 180,000 euros annually for the loan, which could put a strain on the community's financial resources.
Overall, the numerous developments in and around Eckernförde raise questions and show that citizens are actively involved in shaping their surroundings. It remains exciting to see what solutions are found to reconcile both the necessary infrastructure projects and the concerns of local residents.