Krampnitz
Barracks development
Krampnitz, Germany / 04.2021 - 06.2023
A major urban development project is taking shape in the region on the former barracks site in Krampnitz, north of Potsdam, which covers approximately 140 hectares. Nestled between Krampnitzsee, Fahrländer See and Döberitzer Heide, a new urban quarter comprising housing, social facilities as well as transport and open-space infrastructure will be developed over the coming years. Extensive dismantling, earthworks and site development work was required to prepare the former military sites for further development. The PORR Berlin branch was commissioned by Entwicklungsträger Potsdam GmbH to carry out the dismantling of existing road surfaces, provide geotechnical support for archaeological investigations as well as undertake site development work for five planned roads.
Facts & Figures
Company
PORR Verkehrswegebau GmbH
Type
Opening
Runtime
04.2021 - 06.2023
From barracks grounds to a new urban neighbourhood
Since March 2021, existing road surfaces, pipelines, drainage systems as well as heating ducts have been removed from the former military site. This was followed by backfilling work as well as the construction of site access roads for further construction lots. These measures form part of the infrastructural preparations for the phased development of the new Krampnitz urban district.
Work relating to explosive ordnance detection
Earthworks on the former military site constituted a key part of the construction project. The work was carried out in accordance with the requirements for explosive ordnance detection as well as under specialist supervision.
The construction machinery used was fitted with additional protective equipment. The soil was excavated in layers to facilitate the investigations. The work was carried out under the supervision of a blasting expert.
Earthworks support for archaeological investigations
In addition to the explosive ordnance survey, archaeological investigations were carried out on the site. PORR supervised the necessary earthworks and assisted in preparing the areas for the subsequent development works.
Development of several planned roads
Following completion of the initial works, PORR was awarded further contracts for contract packages 02, 04 and 10 as part of a joint venture. These comprised the construction of roads, drainage systems, pavements as well as verge planting along several planned roads. The works were carried out as part of the development of the new Krampnitz urban quarter.
Infrastructure as the foundation for neighbourhood development
The work in Krampnitz combines dismantling, earthworks and development services on a former military site. In addition to the construction of new roads and infrastructure, the focus was also on supporting archaeological investigations as well as meeting the requirements of explosive ordnance detection. This prepared the sites on which a new district in the north of Potsdam is to be built in the coming years.
