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New life for the Ulriken Basin: renovation in the heart of Spandau!
In Spandau, the Ulriken Basin is being redesigned for 430,000 euros to promote ecological diversity in the Bullengraben green belt.
New life for the Ulriken Basin: renovation in the heart of Spandau!
In Berlin-Spandau, the Ulriken Basin in the Bullengraben green area is being extensively redesigned for 430,000 euros. The work, which is being carried out by heavy trucks and excavators, has already gained momentum in the last few days. This rain retention basin, which was built by the water company in the 1970s, often contained water during the winter months, but the water level fell sharply due to persistently dry weather conditions. This development has an impact on the habitat for amphibians in the area.
The ecological transformation work that will be carried out includes removing mud and waste and planting reeds. In addition, the pool bottom is sealed to stabilize the water balance. The total costs for the project will be covered by funding from the Berlin Senate, as Tagesspiegel reports.
The context of the project
The Ulriken Basin is located in the popular Bullengraben green belt, a five-kilometer-long green area that stretches between the Havel and the western city limits in Staaken. The area is not only ecologically valuable, but also culturally influenced. A striking photo motif that always sparks enthusiasm is a work of art of a rusty bull, designed by Sebastian Kulisch. The green corridor leads past meadows, ponds and allotment gardens and ends at Seeburger Straße at the corner of Klosterstraße.
Another interesting project concerns the efforts to extend the park beyond the gas station area to Klosterstrasse. This would create a connection to the green area at Ziegelhof, where the water flows underground in pipes to the Havel. Such initiatives demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and improving green spaces in urban areas.
An important contribution to ecology
The redesign of the Ulriken Basin is not only an infrastructural measure, but also a significant contribution to the ecological stability of the region. By creating a habitat for amphibians and other aquatic organisms, the ecological balance in the Bullengraben is to be promoted.
The name “Ulriken Becken” comes from the adjacent street Ulrikenweg, which is named after Ulrike Lazarus, the second wife of Justice Councilor Dr. Julius Lazarus. This connection to the history of the surrounding area contributes to the identity of the area and highlights the importance of such urban projects.