Growing Controversies over the proposed Industrial Zone Klapfenhardt
Mayor Peter Bosch of Klapfenhardt announced plans for a new industrial area on December 22, sparking controversy and resistance from environmentalists and local residents. The proposed industrial area, located in a drinking water and landscape protection area, has raised concerns about ecological impacts. In response, the city of Pforzheim, along with the Citizens' Initiative Nord, is conducting environmental compatibility and animal protection tests in Klapfenhardt this year. The Citizens' Initiative North, with approximately 700 members, has been vocal in their opposition to the plans. They have criticized Mayor Bosch's approach as 'tasteless and incomprehensible.' Mayor Bosch, however, remains open to dialogue with the Citizens' Initiative and nature conservation associations. He expressed disappointment with the sharp tone of the Citizens' Initiative North but maintained his commitment to addressing their concerns. The forest area of Klapfenhardt is the proposed replacement for the not further pursued area of Ochsenwaldle. It is a historical forest and home to several protected animal species. The low-lying nature of the area prevents wastewater supply via Pforzheim, raising questions about waste management for the potential industrial development. Kaempfelbach, a nearby area, has expressed concerns about wastewater from Pforzheim, as evident from discussions about the toilet facilities at the 'Am Kaempfelbach' motorway service area and discussions with the Kaempfelbachtal Sewage Association. Legal action against the new industrial area in Klapfenhardt is possible and has good chances, according to some reports. The exact details of the plans and the timeline for their implementation are still unclear, as Klapfenhardt is currently in the testing phase. Mayor Bosch and Pflüger, a local official, had a factual conversation before the criticisms, according to Bosch, but Pflüger disputes this, stating that Bosch informed him via a car phone call the day before. As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the plans for the new industrial area in Klapfenhardt have sparked significant debate and concern among local residents and environmentalists. The outcome of this controversy will have implications for the future of this historical forest and the local ecosystem.
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