<h5><strong>New residential quarter for all kinds of needs</strong></h5><p>As part of a project started in 2018, 22 new apartment buildings with 316 homes are being built in Salzburg on the site of the former Riedenburg barracks to meet a wide range of living needs for individuals, families, single parents and seniors. Previously closed off by a high wall, the 35,000 sqm grounds are now accessible on foot or by bike from all directions. A 5,000 sqm park with play areas will make the Quarter an attractive place for the general public, along with a new kindergarten, several commercial spaces for doctors&apos; practices, start-ups and other businesses and a daytime café offering catering. The first apartments have already been handed over to tenants.<br><br> <strong>Modern mobility concept</strong></p><p>The mobility concept provides for over 300 underground parking spaces in a garage with multiple entrances and exits. Another 20 parking spaces will be available above ground for deliveries and visitors, plus some 830 bicycle racks and two electric car parking spaces with charging stations. <br><br><strong>Drainage issues with underground parking</strong></p><p>The underground parking garage proved to be one of the biggest challenges in the project. According to the original planning, outlets were to be fitted at certain points to drain the weather-exposed surfaces. But as the parking garage is beneath the surface, this would have required openings at several points in the garage ceiling.</p>

<p>BG-Graspointner support technician Markus Unterberger explains:</p>

<h5><strong>Solutions sought and found</strong></h5><p>Unterberger came up with alternative solutions in close cooperation with Albert Eberdorfer, General Manager of Geologie-Wasser-Umwelt GmbH, who explained one of the main problems with the project:<br> </p>

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We did the hydraulic calculations for the jointly devised solutions, and decided to use wider channels in some places to get the necessary hydraulic capacity. Some of the adjacent surface areas were also directly connected to the main channels. Special constructions were necessary at two spots, one of which was the playground area. There was not enough gradient there, so especially deep channels were used. A concrete wedge was cemented into these to create an artificial slope. Our FILCOTEN<span>®</span> HPC channel material proved to be ideal for this, as it bonds very securely with concrete wedges thanks to its mineral material properties. This ensured that the construction height was sufficient. All drainage water flows through outlet lines into underground seepage systems. Dirty water from the subterranean garage and parking lot areas is discharged via the sewer system.

<p>Eberdorfer was satisfied with the results and enthused about the environmental benefits of BG drainage systems, as he believes sustainability should always be taken into consideration whenever possible.</p>

<p>BG-Graspointner Sales Consultant Gottfried Graspointner labelled the entire project a success, attributing the fruitful cooperation to a number of factors:</p>

<p>Need a solution for a technically demanding project? We would be glad to assist you! Call our sustainable drainage specialists at <a href="tel:+44 1424 817050">+44 1424 817050</a> or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:sales.uk@bg-graspointner.com">sales.uk@bg-graspointner.com</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay tuned for part tow:</strong><br>Part two is devoted to taking a close look at the interesting concept for the outdoor elements of the Riedenburg Quarter. Exclusively on our blog.</p>