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Barbecue ban on Lake Einfelder: Residents are finally demanding cleanliness!
Neumünster is discussing a ban on barbecues at Lake Einfelder due to environmental problems. Residents are calling for measures to improve.
Barbecue ban on Lake Einfelder: Residents are finally demanding cleanliness!
The Einfelder See in Neumünster is the focus of a lively discussion that concerns both residents and city politicians. On June 2nd, the four barbecue stations at the popular leisure spot were dismantled. This measure was welcomed by many residents as the dismantling brought about a noticeable improvement in the situation. Complaints about the smell and noise, especially from Marit Berg, are now a thing of the past, the newspapers report. As kn-online.de further reports, the condition of the grill stations was intolerable: broken firebricks and rusted grill grates were just some of the defects.
But that's not all: the Einfeld district advisory board is planning far-reaching measures to restore order at the lake. An important point on their agenda is a ban on barbecues, which should be linked to an adjustment to the green space regulations. Manfred Zielke, district leader and council member of the SPD, sees this not only as a step to protect nature, but also to ensure coexistence in the community. He emphasizes that all groups should take responsibility without condemning them across the board, as can be read in a recent article by spd-neumuenster.de.
Current challenges and measures
The problems surrounding Lake Einfelder are diverse. Garbage, full diapers and broken glass not only make the use of the green spaces impossible, but also make the toilets unusable despite daily cleaning. The local district advisory council has therefore taken up the idea of charging for the use of toilets in order to raise awareness of visitors' behavior and at the same time help finance cleaning. Increasing the number of trash cans should also help reduce the amount of trash.
The city of Neumünster also recognizes the tourist importance of Lake Einfelder and plans to offer alternative leisure activities such as ice cream trucks and sausage stands in order to better direct the flow of visitors while at the same time maintaining nature and bird protection. Gerrit Köhler, councilor and deputy chairman of the Committee for Culture and Tourism, emphasizes the importance of Lake Einfelder as a recreational area for the population.
A look into the future
The qualities of urban infrastructure are not only important in Neumünster, but are a global issue. By 2050, the urban population is expected to more than double, and only innovative solutions can address the challenges of urbanization. giz.de emphasizes that socially just and sustainable urban development is necessary. Smaller changes can often have a major impact, which could also apply to Lake Einfelder if the planned measures are successfully implemented.