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Herzfelde, Germany

Innovative Wavin Water Retention NG System Ensures Efficient Rainwater Management for Berlin Logistics Hall.

Key Takeaways

Rainwater Challenge Tackled

Wavin's Water Retention System infiltration system effectively addressed the rainwater management challenge for a large logistics property outside Berlin, ensuring proper rainwater disposal for a vast hall area of 10,000 m².

Versatile Solution

Wavin's Water Retention System modular design allowed for flexible positioning of inspection and cleaning shafts, accommodating space constraints and foundation requirements while efficiently infiltrating rainwater into the groundwater.

Efficient Execution

Collaborative efforts between fabrikon GmbH, Buchwald GmbH, and Wavin's consultants led to a seamless installation process, overcoming challenges of market conditions and limited price fixation periods for the substantial Wavin Water Retention System element volume.

Long-Term Functionality

The Wavin Water Retention System infiltration system with inspection and cleaning shafts, sedimentation systems, and mechanical stormwater cleaning safeguards ensured contamination-free infiltration and long-term functionality, contributing to the site's environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Building Practices

The project's adherence to the German Sustainable Building Council's Gold standard showcased a commitment to eco-friendly building practices, setting the foundation for a resilient and environmentally conscious logistics property.

The problem

A new logistics property with a vast hall area of approximately 10,000 m², located just outside of Berlin, faced a significant rainwater management challenge. The project required an effective stormwater concept to handle heavy rainfall and ensure the proper disposal of rainwater. The logistics hall was equipped with nine dock levelers and a covered area for the lateral loading and unloading of trucks. Given the scale of the project, finding a suitable stormwater management solution was crucial to ensure the functionality and longevity of the facility. 

The solution

To address the rainwater management challenge, the general contractor, fabrikon GmbH, entrusted Wavin Germany's expertise in drainage solutions. The modular Wavin Water Retention System infiltration system was chosen for direct installation below the logistics hall. The system's versatility allowed for the free positioning of inspection and cleaning shafts, ensuring unrestricted access to the warehouses and high racks.

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The Wavin Water Retention system, in conjunction with strategically placed inspection-friendly infiltration layers, enabled efficient rainwater infiltration into the groundwater after on-site cleaning, effectively addressing the site's specific space constraints and foundation requirements.

The impact

The adoption of Wavin's Water Retention infiltration system displayed its adaptability and effectiveness in managing rainwater. The successful installation of the infiltration system by Buchwald GmbH, in collaboration with Wavin's consultants, demonstrated the benefits of a seamless and cooperative approach, resulting in record-time execution. The fast processing was essential, considering the challenging raw materials market and limited price fixation period, making interim storage impractical for the substantial volume of 3,870 Water Retention System elements.

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The infiltration system, featuring seven inspection and cleaning shafts and sedimentation systems for mechanical stormwater cleaning, safeguarded the infiltration ditch from contamination and clogging, ensuring long-term functionality. Additionally, the construction project embraced sustainability by meeting the criteria of the German Sustainable Building Council's Gold standard, highlighting the commitment to efficient and eco-friendly building practices.

With the groundwork laid for reliable stormwater disposal, the logistics hall's construction commenced in July 2022, setting the stage for a resilient and environmentally conscious logistics property in Herzfelde. The seamless integration of the Wavin Water Retention System infiltration system not only addressed the immediate rainwater management needs but also laid the foundation for a sustainable and future-proof facility. 

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