Expansion of the landfill is imminent.
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has proposed a plan to address the issue of storing Elbe mud, a byproduct of dredging mud from the port's navigation channels and harbor basins. The plan involves increasing the height of the Feldhofe dump in Moorfleet, currently standing at 28 meters, to 56 meters. This height increase is intended to expand the storage volume, allowing the site to accommodate an additional approximately 5.2 million cubic meters of dredged material.
The Feldhofe site, located between the motorway, S-Bahn line, and industrial area, currently serves as a key facility for storing sediment and sludge. The capacity expansion aims to ensure sufficient storage space to support ongoing and future dredging activities, which are essential for maintaining the port's operational depth and efficiency.
The plans are subject to environmental review and public consultation processes as part of German environmental regulations. The public can submit objections or comments during the official public display (often called "public inspection" or "Bürgerbeteiligung") period, which ends on August 28. Notices about when and where the plans will be publicly accessible, as well as how to submit objections, are typically published by the Hamburg Port Authority or the local environmental agencies.
If you wish to participate, check the latest announcements from the Hamburg Port Authority or the environmental office responsible for the Moorfleet area to get the exact details on submission deadlines and contact addresses. To submit an objection, the public generally needs to provide a written statement citing their concerns about the project, which can be sent by mail or email to the designated authority before the end of the public consultation deadline.
The HPA is also applying for an extension of the dump's operating period until 2068. The plans for the Elbe mud storage at Feldhofe dump are available for public inspection at the authority for environment, climate, energy, and agriculture (BUKEA) and the district office of Bergedorf.
It is worth noting that the current storage area for Elbe mud in Moorfleet is 70 hectares, and an expansion is not possible due to its location. The storage of Elbe mud in Feldhofe has reached a critical point, with the dump almost full. The HPA's plan to store more Elbe mud in Feldhofe is being reported by NDR for the first time.
For more information about the plans, visit the BUKEA website. The public inspection period ends on August 28, so interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments or objections promptly.
The Feldhofe dump, situated between a motorway, S-Bahn line, and industrial area, serves as a vital facility for storing sediment and sludge, including Elbe mud – a byproduct of science and industry in the port sector. The Hamburg Port Authority's plan to increase the dump's height aims to bolster environmental-science efforts, ensuring necessary storage space for ongoing and future dredging activities, while adhering to financial regulations in managing the port's efficiency.