Demolition of a 150-meter high chimney from past factories takes place
In a significant development for the city, the demolition of the 170-meter tall chimney on the premises of Stadtwerke in Arno-Nitzsche Street was carried out about a month ago. Contrary to earlier reports, the demolition was not by explosion, and it did not cause significant delays on the adjacent railway tracks.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the demolition of another historic chimney, this time on the former Gusswerke premises in Merseburger Street. Scheduled for November 24, the 150-meter tall chimney is set to be demolished by explosion, with the operation planned for around 1 a.m. at night.
To ensure public safety, a restricted zone will be established from Merseburger Street to Böhlitz-Ehrenberg. Residents and commuters are advised to vacate the zone by 10 p.m. on the day of the demolition. The city has taken this measure to avoid significant delays on the adjacent railway tracks.
Standard practices for such demolitions suggest that the reasons for scheduling an explosion demolition and establishing a restricted zone include ensuring public safety, controlling debris and dust dispersion, and minimizing risk to nearby structures and people. However, without specific details from official announcements or news sources, the exact reason for the demolition and the restricted zone in Merseburger Street cannot be confirmed.
For precise details, it is recommended to check local government or city websites, construction and demolition authorities, or news outlets closer to the scheduled date for official statements. This demolition is a significant event in the city, marking further development of the area.
In the meantime, the demolition of the chimney in Arno-Nitzsche Street, while not a significant event in the city, has been completed. The demolition operation did not disrupt the railway tracks, and the chimney, a structure from the former Gusswerke factory, is no longer standing.
The upcoming demolition in Merseburger Street, set for November 24, will involve an explosion, marking a departure from the recent demolition in Arno-Nitzsche Street that was accomplished without an explosion. This event underscores the diversity in methods employed in the city's finance and industry sectors when dealing with such structural changes. The explosion is planned to minimize disruptions on the adjacent railway tracks, aligning with the efforts made during the Arno-Nitzsche Street demolition.
