Construction work on the Knappenstraße: Unknown finds delay progress!

Construction work on the Knappenstraße: Unknown finds delay progress!

On March 22, 2025, it became known that the construction work on Knappenstraße between Speckenbruch and Polderstrasse in Bottrop will continue to delay. The reason for this are unexpected finds in the form of underground built -in, which were not recorded in the original plans. Experts report discovered lines and a concrete bunker during the civil engineering work. The city administration assumes that the work will end by the end of April.

A central element of this work is a discovered sewer tube with a diameter of 80 centimeters. This pipe can be used as a "empty pipe" for the future power cables. Originally, a press was planned under the railway line, but this could not be carried out. The sewer tube found now offers the opportunity to carry out further lines. In addition, the EVNG asked to move a new gas line through the old sewer tube, although this was not included in the original contract. However, this possibility is considered advantageous to avoid later impairments.

meaning of the construction work for the region

The current construction work is necessary to lay additional earth cables for the energy supply of the pumping station on the Boye. This pumping station by the Emschergenossenschaft plays a crucial role in protecting heavy rain and floods and prevents the Boy district and the B 224 district and surrounding areas to Gladbeck.

With the Emscher conversion, which was initiated in 1992 and was to be completed by the end of 2021, important progress was made. In this context, four large sewage treatment plants and over 430 kilometers of underground sewers were built, for which the Emscher cooperative invested around 5.5 billion euros. The studies on the renaturation in Castrop-Rauxel are now beginning, especially in other areas, especially in the Dortmund area.

initiatives for renaturation

The renaturation measures that stand for natural designs of rivers and streams are not only ecological, but also contribute to the increase in quality of life and reducing flood risks. They also offer habitats for various plant and animal species and support the reduction of environmentally contaminating fabrics. This is particularly important in the context of climate change.

An online platform for the renaturation of flowing waters provides detailed information and serves as support for everyone involved in renaturation projects. The platform is aimed at cities, municipalities, water management authorities and in citizens' initiatives and offers valuable resources to plan and carry out efficient renaturation projects.

Overall, these cooperation and construction projects illustrate the efforts to make both the infrastructure and the environment sustainable and thus to secure a future -proof development for the region. wir-lieben-bottrop.de Grundricht.de Environmental Bundesamt.de