Regulation of Mining Monument's Operation Agreed Upon with LEAG Contract - Regulation of mining operations by LEAG contract for monument preservation
In a significant development, Minister of Culture Manja Schüle (SPD) has announced an agreement with Lausitz Energy Mining AG (LEAG) to create a contract that will harmonize monument protection and future operations at the Jaenschwalde power plant and the Schwarze Pumpe briquette factory in Lusatia, Brandenburg.
The decision comes after Minister Schüle emphasized that monument protection would not restrict the perspective of industrial sites. She reiterated that monument protection does not take anything away, but adds something. This agreement is a testament to this belief, ensuring that these historical sites are preserved while energy production can continue safely and sustainably.
The contract, which is set to be finalized by the end of the year, will involve discussions with LEAG, the Brandenburg State Office for Heritage Preservation, the Archaeological State Museum, and the Spree-Neiße district. It will cover topics such as operation, renovation, maintenance, and transformation, aiming to find practical ways that consider both the valuable infrastructures and the active operation of the facilities.
The power plant at Jaenschwalde and the briquette factory Schwarze Pumpe in Lusatia have been on the Brandenburg monument list since the beginning of the year. Despite being living facilities, not artifacts, their historical significance warrants careful consideration and preservation.
Minister Schüle has also highlighted the importance of working with those responsible to create this contract. She has used examples of monuments in operation, such as VW in Wolfsburg, the Bayer works in Leverkusen, Bosch in Reutlingen, and the hydropower plants on the Upper Saale, to demonstrate the potential for harmonious coexistence between industrial operations and monument protection.
This agreement follows a conversation between Minister Schüle and LEAG chairman Adolf Roesch in Cottbus. The exact terms and details of the agreement are yet to be disclosed, but it is expected to provide a framework for the protection and conservation of these historical industrial sites while ensuring the continuity of energy production.
For authoritative specifics, consulting official documents from LEAG or Brandenburg's Ministry of Culture, or recent press releases, would be necessary. This news serves as an encouraging step towards preserving our industrial heritage while maintaining progress and sustainability.
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