Carcinogenic substances have been discovered in rubble in the Rhein-Selz-Park, the former barracks site near Nierstein. The rubble has probably been stored openly on the site for years.
The area in question is the former “Family Housing” of US soldiers. After US forces withdrew, a Kuwaiti investor bought the site in 2018. He wanted to build luxury villas there. For this purpose, the existing buildings were gutted and the rubble was stored between the buildings. Shortly thereafter, a construction freeze was imposed on the entire Rhein-Selz-Park because the development plan was incorrect.
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Rubble on the former barracks site near Nierstein
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Hazardous waste stored openly
An expert from a Mainz building ground institute has now looked at the heaps full of rubble in the Rhein-Selz-Park and found insulating materials with so-called artificial mineral fibers. The report is available to the SWR. These mineral fibers are considered carcinogenic. The report also states that these materials “were not separated professionally” and not “according to the current state of the art”. In addition, the artificial mineral fibers (KMF) were “loosely filed”. It is hazardous waste that must be packed “immediately and completely in suitable containers, taking into account occupational safety measures”.
Knußmann: Disposal costs at least 2 million euros
The discovery of the dangerous materials was also a topic at the local advisory board meeting in the Nierstein district of Schwabsburg on Monday evening. This was confirmed by Mayor Benjamin Loos (SPD) to SWR. Nierstein Mayor Jochen Schmitt (FWG), who was also present at the meeting, said the district administration had been informed. This has now confirmed that it checks the deposits for harmful substances. According to the announcement, fine or criminal proceedings will be initiated depending on the result.
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Huge heaps of rubble that have been stored in Rhein-Selz-Park for years
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The experts have also informed the owners of the rest of the Rhein-Selz-Park, the investors Wolfram Richter and Ottmar Knußmann. The disposal of the contaminated material costs at least 2 million euros, according to Knußmann. The Kuwaitis would have to pay this money.
