Previously, parts of the soil in the area of the tributary to the Körne had been removed and the bank section was renaturalised again after approval by the expert. Soil samples were taken to ensure that all limit values were adhered to in the affected bank section.
The work in Kamen has now come to an end with the handover of the final report to the responsible authorities.
Update - Preparatory measures completed / remediation of the area in Kamen begins
Dortmund, 06.11.2023, 09:00 a.m. - Last week, the preparatory work for the remediation of the area in the area of the Körne tributary was successfully completed. The remediation work will now begin with the removal of the soil. In parallel to the earthworks, soil samples will be taken regularly and analysed by experts. This will ensure that the soil contamination in the area complies with the prescribed limits. The work is expected to take several weeks.
Experts from Thyssengas are coordinating the measures on site in close consultation with the relevant authorities.
Update - Initial safety work in Kamen completed / Preparatory work for the remediation of the site begins
Dortmund, 25.10.2023, as of 15:00 - At the weekend, the initial measures to secure the stream in Kamen were completed following an inspection by an expert.
Further measures to secure the surrounding area will be maintained. In addition, preparatory work to clean up the area around the tributary to the Körne will begin this week.
On Thursday evening, after consultation with the responsible lower water authority of the district of Unna and with the help of an expert, the soil around the leakage point of the rainwater containing residues was removed. At the same time, oil barriers were laid out in the Körne by the fire brigade and the Lippeverband. These will continue to be regularly checked by the expert and the Thyssengas on-call service and upgraded if necessary.
The exact composition of the residues is still being analysed. The ongoing analyses and remediation work are being carried out by specialised companies. Experts from Thyssengas are coordinating the measures on site in close consultation with the relevant authorities.
Dortmund, 19.10.2023, as of 09:00 a.m. - In Kamen, rainwater has run into a dismantled condensate collector of a decommissioned natural gas pipeline during rainfall in recent days. As a result, water containing residues leaked out yesterday and flowed into a nearby stream.
After consultation with the responsible lower water authority of the district of Unna, the soil around the leakage point was removed yesterday evening. In addition, the fire brigade laid an oil barrier in the affected stream, which is regularly checked. The exact composition of the residue is still being analysed. Experts from Thyssengas are monitoring the situation on site and are in close contact with the relevant authorities.