Boizenburg is warned of dangerous landslides!

Boizenburg is warned of dangerous landslides!

The town of Boizenburg in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district takes the dangers on the Elbe slope seriously and has decided on initial measures. A report from tagesschau.de According to the report, warning signs are intended to point out the danger of landslides, which are a recurring problem in the region. Mayor Rico Reichelt from the Left Party emphasizes that the city is not obliged to secure the slope. This also had to be proven in a report that examined the options for securing slopes in three variants. However, and this cannot be overlooked, the two variants that could actually secure the slope would cost over a million euros.

Again Northern Courier According to reports, Boizenburg's Elbe slope has a wonderful view over the river region, but is limited by numerous barrier tapes and construction fences. In recent years, entry bans have had to be repeatedly imposed due to demolitions and landslides, which has affected the quality of life of residents. In order to get to the bottom of the stability of the slope, the city is currently carrying out deep drillings of up to 35 meters. The special equipment has been in use for a few days and the results of the investigation will flow into a feasibility study that will clarify how the situation on site can be improved and whether there are prospects for implementing the existing development plans.

A look into the forces of nature

Landslides are often dangerous and can have many causes. According to that Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief, heavy rainfall that seeps into deeper soil layers can loosen the layers and thus result in slipping. But other factors such as erosion, mining and even earthquakes also play a role. The risk of damage is particularly high when buildings are located in landslide areas; Minor slips can result in cracks in the masonry or damaged windows.

In Boizenburg, people already live on slopes, which is why experts are urgently advised to take preventive measures. Building law has not been completely repealed, but as long as the causes of the landslide are not clarified, construction activities are off the table. The city council underlined this fact again in an emergency meeting and imposed a ban on changes to the development plan.

The way into the future

Through these measures on the Elbe slope, the city wants to bring about an improvement for the residents and at the same time rely on citizens' personal responsibility. This will also be of great importance for the future planning of construction projects and the safety of the people living there. A stopped construction project on the Elbe slope that wanted to build three apartments with 27 residential units shows how serious the situation is. The city of Bolzenburg is called upon to ensure both the safety of everyone and the long-term development in this idyllic region.