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  • Overall transport concept for the Zurzibiet region adopted

    Overall transport concept for the Zurzibiet region adopted

    The concept aims to ensure a reliable overall transport system and guarantee the accessibility of settlements and businesses. In addition, transport links to neighbouring areas such as Baden and the surrounding area, Brugg-Windisch and the Hochrhein region in southern Germany are to be ensured. Furthermore, traffic routing to main axes and areas outside the settlement area is planned in order to reduce emissions such as noise and air pollutants and to minimise the separating effect of transport infrastructure.

    Strategic thrusts and approaches to measures
    Strategic thrusts and approaches to measures were discussed in three fields of action.

    In the area of mobility management, settlement development should be concentrated in central locations that are well served by public transport. The promotion of combined mobility is a further objective, as is the upgrading of street spaces in urban centres to increase the quality of life as well as pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Car park management also plays an important role in this field of action.

    Comprehensive traffic management is aimed at ensuring reliable journey times and accessibility. This includes stabilising the public transport timetable as well as measures to calm traffic and increase road safety. The organisation of freight transport and logistics is also a central element of traffic management.

    Transport services are to be significantly improved by expanding public transport services, including cross-border bus connections. There are also plans to expand the cycling infrastructure, both within towns and between municipalities and across borders on corridors with great potential. The optimisation of road infrastructure and the design of railway stations as transport hubs are further important measures, as is the replacement of the Rhine crossing.

    Next steps and expected results
    In the first phase of the GVK Zurzigebiet area, comprehensive transport planning will be carried out, taking into account all modes of transport and the predicted settlement development. The results of this phase are expected by the end of 2024. Specific measures for all modes of transport will then be further developed in the second phase.

    The steering committee of the GVK Zurzibiet region comprises representatives of the Canton of Aargau, the Regional Council of Freiburg, German Customs, the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security, the Zurzibiet Regio regional planning association, the Hochrhein-Bodensee regional association, the district of Waldshut, the town of Waldshut-Tiengen and the municipalities of Koblenz, Full-Reuenthal and Leuggern. The GVK support group consists of representatives from numerous municipalities on both sides of the border, including Böttstein, Döttingen, Ehrendingen, Waldshut-Tiengen and Dogern.

  • Stefan Kölliker, President of the Government of St. Gallen, is a strategic new member of the Board of Directors

    Stefan Kölliker, President of the Government of St. Gallen, is a strategic new member of the Board of Directors

    As part of the reorganisation, which is accompanied by a focus on construction, capital and pensions, Hans Klaus, a long-standing member of the Board of Directors, has announced his retirement. This step follows the successful implementation of the company’s strategic realignment, which Klaus has played a key role in shaping since 2021. His departure marks the end of an era in which he made significant contributions to the development and positioning of Admicasa.

    New impetus from Stefan Kölliker
    With the appointment of Stefan Kölliker, who has in-depth knowledge of politics and business, Admicasa is focusing on a continued innovative and interdisciplinary strategy. Kölliker’s experience from his time as Head of the Department of Education and President of the Government of St. Gallen is particularly valuable for future projects and challenges, such as combating the housing shortage.

    Kölliker himself emphasises the innovative potential of the company and the opportunity to actively contribute his broad knowledge. His vision of tackling cross-industry problems with new approaches is highly valued by Serge Aerne. Aerne sees Kölliker not only as a successor, but also as a driving force who will enrich the company with his extensive network and his political and economic expertise.

    Outlook and strategic goals
    With the integration of Stefan Kölliker into the Board of Directors, Admicasa is pursuing the goal of further expanding its market-leading position. Kölliker’s background and strategic mindset are key to setting the course for a successful future and leading Admicasa into a new phase of growth and innovation.

  • New heating plant in Emmen goes into operation

    New heating plant in Emmen goes into operation

    Energie Wasser Luzern(ewl) opened its new heating centre in Emmen on Tuesday, 4 April. It is located at the site of the RUAG armaments factory. According to a press release, the utility ewl expects to sell about 22 gigawatt hours of heat per year when it is completed. This corresponds to the heating needs of about 2200 four-person households. This will save a total of about 4,600 tonnes of CO2 per year in the region, according to the ewl statement.

    The opening of the Emmen Dorf heating plant was carried out by Fernwärme Luzern AG, a subsidiary of ewl Luzern, together with the building lease provider RUAG Real Estate and representatives of the municipality of Emmen. It is described as an important milestone in the regional district heating expansion. In total, Fernwärme Luzern AG invested around 31 million Swiss francs in the expansion of the district heating network in Emmen Dorf, with around 8 million Swiss francs going into the new control centre, including buildings and facilities.

    “The building lease to Fernwärme Luzern AG and the completion of this heating centre are the prerequisites for RUAG’s big ecological step – namely connection to the district heating network from the 2023/24 heating period. For RUAG, this will result in a reduction of around 2,000 tonnes of CO2 per year,” Matthias Hauswirth, RUAG’s Chief Real Estate Officer, is quoted as saying.

    After the start of construction in February 2022, delivery problems in the wake of the Ukraine war led to delays and uncertainties, according to a statement by Patrik Rust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ewl. The fact that the project was completed on time is thanks to the great commitment, good cooperation and constructive exchange between the planning team, the construction companies and RUAG Real Estate as the lender of the building rights.