Excursions on Friday, 19 May 2017
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A. Post-mining area of the Upper Lusatian Region, GermanyVenue: Deutsches Hygiene Museum, forecourt, bus A |
Since the brown field of the Lusatian region comprises an area of about 850 km² the whole region has faced many structural changes. We will visit a site where recreational reuse is pronounced, to give people a working alternative. In line with the intention to develop this region with a sustainable perspective the “Internationale Bauausstellung (IBA) Fürst-Pückler-Land” was founded. Projects like the Energy Heritage Route were initiated. During the trip you will have the opportunity to talk to the project manager (K. Feucht) at the last stop before returning to Dresden.
Time | Programme |
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14:00 | Departure from Hygiene Museum |
15:30 – 16:00 | Welzow Süd Active Mining Guide: Mrs. Daniela Rapp (Vattenfall) |
16:15 – 16:45 | Haidemühl/Spremberg – Resettlement in the mining process Social impact Guide: Mrs. Daniela Rapp (Vattenfall) |
17:00 – 17:30 | Wolkenberg (post-mining area, vineyards, forest recultivation, natural succession) Guide: Dr. Brackhage, Mrs. Daniela Rapp (Vattenfall) |
18:00 – 19:00 | IBA-Terraces (see a big satellite picture, water management, recreation) Guide: Dipl.-Ing Karsten Feucht Coffee-break, opportunity to eat |
Approx. 20:00 | Return to Dresden |
B. Waste Water Treatment Plant, Sewage Purification and Sludge Processing (Dresden-Kaditz)Meeting Point: Deutsches Hygiene Museum, forecourt, bus B |
The consumption of electric and thermal energy poses a substantial expense factor for the operation of the sewage purification and sludge processing plants. A modern sludge processing plant of the SEDD produces a daily output of 16,000 cubic metres of sewage gas.
In the focus of the excursion are the subjects of sewage purification and the usage of energy. The participants visit the plants of the various cleaning stages as well as some sites of energy production. A competent representative of SEDD explains procedures and processes.
Please note: Weather adequate clothing is needed, including boots or shoes with anti-skidding sole. A bus from SEDD will bring us to the plant and back to Hygiene Museum.
C. Flood Pumping Station and Stormwater Overflow Tank (Dresden - Johannstadt)Meeting Point: Deutsches Hygiene Museum, forecourt, entrance Marta Fraenkel Hall |
As one of the consequences, Stadtentwässerung Dresden (SEDD, municipal drainage and sewage treatment company of Dresden) built up a flood discharge pumping station close to an existing stormwater overflow tank in order to make Dresden´s sewage system more resilient.
Both facilities are installed at Dresden´s largest sewer. If the sewer´s capacity is going to be exceeded due to heavy rainfall, the tank collects mixed water which otherwise would flow into the river Elbe. After the rainfall, the waste water goes back to the main sewer to be treated at the waste water treatment plant. In case of very heavy rainfalls exceeding even the capacity of the underground stromwater overflow tank, or a significant flood, the flood pumping station transports waste water from the sewer system into the river Elbe, to avoid a collapse of the sewer system, causing inner city areas flooded by waste water.
The entire construction was built underground and is covered with topsoil. An appropriate seeding with endemic weeds and other plants ensures a semi-natural adaptation to the nature of the landscape zone Elbwiesen.
The excursion guides us to the meadows along river Elbe in Dresden-Johannstadt. A representative from SEDD will show us the flood pumping station and explain the functioning of this two plants as part of a modern drainage management system.
Please note: Weather adequate clothing is needed. As we go by tram and bus to the event site, please make sure, that you bring your name tag with the public transportation ticket with you.
D. Weißeritz Green Belt (Dresden – Plauen)Meeting Point: Deutsches Hygiene Museum, forecourt, close to main entrance |
A representative of the City Planning Office together with a representative of Dresden´s Environmental Office will show us different projects realized along the former riverside implemented in the past. Furthermore, we will get information on future (sub-)projects planned for the future development of the Weißeritz green belt.
Please note: Weather adequate clothing is needed. As we go by tram and bus to the event site, please make sure, that you bring your name tag with the public transportation ticket with you.