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Flood retention space in Weil - Breisach / Germany
Rhine River near the city of Hartheim
Rhine River near the city of Hartheim
DESCPRIPTION OF PROJECT
The project aimed at the creation of a flood retention space on the river Rhine between the cities of Weil and Breisach. By deepening the adjacent areas on the right side of the river, a retention volume of 25 million m³ was created.

After a positive evaluation in view of the regional development plan, the final design for the particular measures was prepared. Within the scope of a cross-sectoral co-operation, the Consultant took charge of the final design of the areas to be deepened, complete with the integration of water bodies and all required civil engineering structures.
PROJECT COMPONENTS AND
TECHNICAL DATA
  • Total retention space: 25,000,000 m³
  • Total area: about 440 ha
  • 44 river kilometres "Integrated Rhine Programme"
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Deepening of the adjacent areas on the right side of the river Rhine in order to create a flood protection device. Part of the Integrated Rhine programme, the project aimed at the creation of a retention volume of 25 million m³.
CLIENT
Gewässerdirektion südlicher Oberrhein Projektgruppe Breisach
FINANCING
Land Baden-Württemberg
SCOPE OF SERVICES
  • Detailed engineering design
  • Official approval procedures
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