Delays in the start-up of the 3D seismic measurement
Individual property owners deny access to their properties
The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) will probably have to postpone the planned start of the 3D-seismic measurement in spring 2016. After first talks, single property owners have indicated that they would deny access to their plots. However, to be able to explore the underground with the necessary quality, the BfS needs the residents’ support in the region. Talks are still underway but an agreement or clarification can currently not be predicted.
Objective of the 3D-seismic measurement
Vibration vehicles
3D seismic measurements are a modern method to explore and provide a detailed image of the underground from the surface. Among others, the method serves to gather findings about underground waterways. That this is vital for the planning was also agreed on by the Monitoring Group. Doing without this method had at the same time meant doing without a possible gain in safety. The BfS had previously had the benefit and necessity of the complicated procedure reviewed by external experts.
Previous planning on the measurement process
The planned measurement in the vicinity of the Asse mine extends to about 38 square kilometres. The major part of the measuring points are located on private property. On behalf of the BfS, the Asse-GmbH commissioned a company with the identification of over 700 property owners. For the access rights, contracts must be concluded that are currently being negotiated. After first talks, single property owners have indicated that they would deny access to their plots.