City of Griesheim realizes funded climate adaptation project with ecological added value
The construction work for the planned natural dune in southwestern Griesheim has started. Since April 28, the preparatory measures for the approximately 200 meter long and four -meter -high noise protection wall, which should also act as an ecologically valuable green area. The project is funded with 90 percent from the federal program "Adjustment of urban and rural areas to climate change".
The construction work currently includes the layer of laying and compacting the soil and the structure of stabilizing gabions with natural stone filling. In autumn the area is to be sown with domestic wild plants. The completion is still planned for this year.
"With the Griesheimer Naturdüne, not only an effective noise protection is created, but also a natural living space that is based on the FFH protection area 'Griesheimer Dune'," explains project manager Matthias Dorweiler. The area should serve as a retreat in the long term.
In the area of the construction site-especially in the area of Anne-Frank-Straße and the street "In the Geimkaute"-traffic disabilities can occur at times.
Background: federal program for climate adjustment
The Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building (BMWSB) supports municipal projects for climate adaptation with the program "Adjustment of urban rooms to climate change". A total of around 176 million euros are available between 2022 and 2025. The Griesheim project "Extensively green noise protection wall" is funded with up to 1.3 million euros.
The natural dune is based on the requirements of the "Southwest residential area" and combines noise protection with ecological upgrading. Despite its function as a barrier, the green area should be designed open and can also be used as a recreation room in the future.
Further information on the project at: Griesheim.de/naturduene
(Griesheim - Red/PSG)
