Hasselberg beach continues to be closed: Dike construction work running!

Hasselberg beach continues to be closed: Dike construction work running!

Hasselberg, Deutschland - In the coastal region of Schleswig-Holstein, things are currently underneath. The beach of Hasselberg, which is located in the Schleswig-Flensburg district, is closed over a length of over 1.5 kilometers. There are reasons for this, because after the devastating storm surge in October 2023, the damage is serious. The construction work on the dike extends over 1.5 kilometers and are in full swing. The experts from the Water and Bodenverband Oehe-Maaßholm are optimistic: Association leaders Sebastian Matz hopes for early completion, but this depends heavily on weather conditions and water level. Officially, the repair work should be completed by the end of September 2025, but maybe there is an all -clear.

As so often in nature, there is no pink-cloud world in Hasselberg either. The damage caused by the storm surge are extremely pronounced. The authorities have examined the damage in the past few months, but the exact amount of damage is still uncertain. State Fire Brigade Association Schleswig-Holstein estimates the damage to a three-digit millions. There were also great destruction, especially on the Danish side, and many holidaymakers had to leave their holiday homes. In Germany, it became quite tight with a level of 2.27 meters over normal value for Flensburg. Parts of the port area were turned off the electricity and several dikes were broken near the coast.

reconstruction under high pressure

Almost five months after the devastating events, the state government issued several guidelines for financial support in order to accelerate the reconstruction. A package of 140 million euros is reserved for the restoration of municipal infrastructure, with ports and beaches supported, among other things. In addition, 20 million euros are available for the renovation of private facilities for general services, such as daycare centers and schools. Applications for financial aid can be made by October 30, 2023. For private institutions, the deadline ends on April 30, 2024, and all measures must also be completed by December 31, 2030.

Funding could be a real help for the municipalities and those affected, because many people have not only lost their houses, but also their livelihoods. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Daniel Günther already emphasized the importance of state aid and thanked the more than 2000 emergency services who were used after the storm surge.

help for coastal protection

The reconstruction will not only be important for citizens and companies, but also for coastal protection. In the guidelines, funds for the renovation of dunes, shelf fuses and walls are also planned. Both municipalities and private institutions can count on a funding, which is good in order to secure and reforest the area as a whole. The implementation takes place via the Schleswig-Holstein Investment Bank, which accepts and checks the applications.

So it remains exciting how the situation will develop. The way to normal in the region is still far, but with the right commitment and the announced aids, the return to the usual quality of life in Hasselberg could soon be within reach.

For a detailed overview of the developments, the following link shows further details: , Kreiszeitung , Schleswig-holstein.de .