The Site’s History
The site originally belonged to the coal mine Dannenbaum, whose decommissioning was agreed in December 1958 (with the operations ending the following year, in 1959).
Client
Bochum Perspektive GmbH
Location
Bochum
Markets
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Ulrich Riep
Senior Project Engineer
Opel Manufacturing Plant – A New Future for the Revitalised Area
Opel Plant Construction
The earthworks for the new Opel factory began in 1960, with the production of the Opel Kadett A beginning two years later.
Last Car Leaves the Line
In December 2014, the final car – a Zafira – left the production line.
From Industry to Innovation
The former factory site is being transformed into a vibrant area for innovation, education and new working environments.
The End of an Era
December 2014 saw the last Opel leave the production line in Bochum. The Bochum Perspektive commissioned CDM Smith with surface treatment to make the site attractive for new investors. As part of a joint-venture we are providing the complete services for the site preparation, site reactivation and development after the successful completion of the 1., 2. and 3. construction phase. This includes dismantling and demolition design including construction site supervision, mine stabilisation, site preparation for new construction and remediation efforts for all phases of the German engineering and architecture fee schedule (HOAI).
We have been entrusted with the remediation design for hazardous materials such as asbestos, artificial mineral fibres, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and construction site supervision for the site revitalisation of the 1., 2. and 3. construction phase. We have continuously secured remaining evidence of mining in the area by exploring and securing around 20 km of seams, thirty-four surface openings, three main adit level systems and five air-raid bunkers. Our site preparation for the redevelopment includes design and supervision of demolishing foundations and unsealing of surfaces, soil compaction, terrain modeling, and constructing of stabilised embankments.
One of the major constraints of this project is the tight schedule. This requires structured coordination and management of all construction disciplines and contractors involved – not an everyday challenge given the size of the area and magnitude of demolition materials to be handled.
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Ulrich Riep
Senior Project Engineer
Specialising in land redevelopment and contaminated site remediation of former industrial sites.
Client
Bochum Perspektive GmbH
Location
Bochum
Markets
Connect with an expert
Ulrich Riep
Senior Project Engineer
Fast Facts
70 ha
Development area
54 M
m³ excavated material