Bad Kissingen strengthens flood defences with €6M Rambach protection plan
Bad Kissingen is pushing ahead with a major flood protection scheme in the Rambach district. Named 'Im langen Garten', the project follows years of rising concerns over extreme rainfall. Despite tight budgets, the city has prioritised the work to safeguard homes and infrastructure.
The scheme began in 2019 with the construction of the Im-lange-Garten-Stauteich pond, completed by 2021. This retention basin meets the 100-year flood protection standard, offering long-term security against heavy downpours.
Last year, an infiltration well was added in the spa park to shield the spa house and nearby city centre buildings. Now, further steps are underway. District Road K 647 will be raised by about 2.5 metres above the Rambach stream, with a new culvert built to channel water beneath the elevated section. Additional measures include regulating flow along the Goldsteinbach stream. The total cost is estimated at around six million euros, partly funded by Hesse’s Waterway Development and Flood Protection programme. The city council has already approved the retention basin, marking a key step in the wider plan.
The project combines raised roads, underground drainage, and controlled water flow to reduce flood risks. Once complete, Rambach will have stronger defences against the kind of extreme weather events seen in recent years. Funding from the state programme helps cover the substantial costs involved.
