Treysa shines: Ostweg reopened after 15 months of construction!

Treysa shines: Ostweg reopened after 15 months of construction!

In Treysa, the town of Schwalmstadt, the Ostweg has finally been completely renovated after 15 months of construction. The comprehensive renovation work is an important step towards improving the infrastructural conditions in the region. Loud NH24 The gross cost of the project was around 1.555 million euros. The city itself contributed around 1.46 million euros, while EAM Netz GmbH contributed around 95,000 euros.

The renovation included completely renewing the street and widening the ancillary facilities. The underground infrastructure was also thoroughly overhauled, which included replacing the water pipes in the Ostweg and Nordweg over 180 meters and in the Sonnenweg over 120 meters. In addition, important combined sewers, medium and low voltage cables and street lighting were replaced.

Fiber optic expansion: A new step into the future

But the investments don’t stop there. In Schwalmstadt, the expansion of the fiber optic network began in eleven of the 13 districts in May. The anticipation of a future-proof Internet connection is also bringing the topic of fiber optic expansion to Treysa and Ziegenhain, where loud HNA a building permit was issued by Goetel GmbH. The first civil engineering work is intended to begin in autumn 2023, which is anything but postponed.

Mayor Tobias Kreuter underlines the urgency of fiber optic expansion, especially to secure the future of houses. “What good is the best house if the internet connection fails?” he asks symbolically. In order to keep residents up to date, regular on-site construction meetings are planned, and further consultation appointments for Treysa and Ziegenhain are on the agenda in September 2023.

The challenges of fiber optic expansion

However, expansion in Germany is often characterized by hurdles. An analysis by PwC Germany shows that lengthy approval procedures and a lack of qualified specialists significantly slow down the process City and factory reported. In some regions, extensive individual approvals are required for only short sections of pipes, which further complicates matters.

The city fathers have high hopes for fiber optic expansion. The benefits of fiber are clear: faster speeds, more stable connections and lower operating costs compared to existing copper-based networks. The image that many have of the latest technology could improve significantly if implementation were accelerated.

In summary, the renovation of the Ostweg not only represents a renewal of the road situation in Treysa, but is also an important step towards a future-proof and better connected infrastructure. The coming months will show how well the plans for fiber optic expansion can be implemented and how this affects the daily lives of residents.