We anticipate an approximately five-year construction period. Because the project is being adapted with regard to the new option, the detailed planning has to be updated again.
Below, you can see which construction steps have already been completed and which are scheduled to start shortly:
2022
Completion of the “Construction project update” phase
October 2022: Implementation of the embankment reinforcements, including local compensation and substitution measures
December 2022: Clearing of an area of around 700 square metres to the east of the weir
2023
Further in-depth planning and verification of the new option Post-approval of the project modification Tenders and procurement
May 2023: Completion of the gravel fill along the embankments of the canal in Obergösgen
December 2023: Commencement of the main construction work
2024
Start of construction of the weir turbine
Start of renovation of superstructure and weir gates (until approx. 2027)
Start of renovation of the stilling basin
In parallel further implementation of compensatory and replacement measures
Ca. 2025
Assembly and commissioning of the weir power plant