Project THW Melle embarks on a fresh phase with an investment of ten million euros
A New Home for Disaster Relief: THW Construction Project in Melle
The Technical Relief Agency (THW) has commenced construction on a new facility in the Meller district of Bakum, Germany. This project signifies a significant stride towards enhancing disaster protection and aid operations within the country.
The Groundbreaking and Its Purpose
The construction in the industrial area "In der Euer Heide" in Bakum has begun, marking the start of a new phase for the THW. The new building, spanning approximately 1,000 square meters, will serve as an operational base for aid within the country.
A Hub for Training and Coordination
Specialist groups, including the Fachzug Führung and Kommunikation, will find sufficient space in the new building. The facility will house training facilities, equipment storage areas, and coordination centres, making it a vital hub during emergency responses.
Funding and Collaboration
The federal government is investing approximately ten million euros in this project, with Lutz Brinkmann, a member of the Bundestag, representing the federal government and providing the financial resources for the project. Local authorities, such as the mayor of Melle, Jutta Dettmann, have also expressed their support for the investment, viewing it as a confirmation of the valuable work done by THW Melle.
A Nationwide Effort
This construction project in Melle is part of a broader programme aiming to create up to 200 new accommodations nationwide. The vice-president of the THW, Dierk Hansen, included the construction in the THW construction program 2020-2030.
A Testimony to Reliability
The Christmas floods of 2023 demonstrated the THW's reliability in Melle. The new building will undoubtedly strengthen the THW's ability to respond effectively to future emergencies.
Construction Method and Timeline
The construction method for the new building is serial and systematic, allowing for completion in less than a year. Specific dates for groundbreaking or completion have been publicly outlined, generally spanning over 1 to 2 years from the start date.
A Snapshot of the Groundbreaking Ceremony
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by representatives from various organisations, including Marco Plesner, the Meller THW local representative, Dierk Hansen (THW vice-president), Georg Zeisberg (head of department at the Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning), Julia Kolk (State Building Management Lower Saxony - Region North-West), and the mayor of Melle, Jutta Dettmann. The event concluded with a snack in the current accommodation.
The Joy and Anticipation
Marco Plesner, the Meller THW local representative, expressed his joy about the new building, stating that it will significantly improve the THW's capabilities in Melle. The mayor particularly highlighted the youth work of the local association, expressing her pride in the THW's contributions to the community.
The new THW building in Bakum is a testament to the commitment of the federal and local governments, as well as the THW, to enhancing disaster protection and aid operations in Germany. As construction progresses, the community of Melle and the THW look forward to the benefits this new facility will bring.
The construction in the industrial area "In der Euer Heide" in Bakum is funded by the federal government and will be a hub for finance and cooperation within the industry of disaster relief. The new THW building is part of a nationwide program aiming to bolster the finance and resources of disaster relief operations in Germany.
