In dialogue with citizens
Intensive exchange relating to planned projects is now an essential part of our everyday life. Citizen dialogue offers a platform for dialogue to take place between us and the general public.
During large-scale projects, interested citizens and the relevant members of the project team can come together in various meeting formats. We will provide residents with information on the projects in various forms. These include:
- signs at the construction site,
- providing brochures,
- information on our website and other Berlin pages,
- on-site events for specific target groups, and,
- in special large-scale projects, setting up local project advisory councils.
If you have questions about specific projects or sites already being worked on, please do get in touch with us.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Citizen Dialogue, please contact:
Yvonne Post
Citizen Dialogue Coordinator
T 030 49202 0294
[email protected]
(Customer service, Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Information on Current Construction Projects
Here you will find an overview and information—broken down by district—about our current and long-term construction projects, as well as additional contact options.
Switch to our current construction measuresGeneral Information About Our Construction Work
We are building and modernizing Berlin’s power grid to ensure that the electricity supply remains secure and reliable in the future. Much of this work takes place on public roads and, unfortunately, cannot be carried out without some disruptions.
To minimize the impact on residents, businesses, and traffic, the work is generally carried out in sections. Once a construction section is completed, the work site is moved to the next area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be any restrictions during the construction period?
Depending on the type and scope of the work, there may be temporary restrictions. These include, for example:
- noise from civil engineering work and construction equipment;
- restrictions on parking or road traffic;
- temporary changes to pedestrian routes;
- and temporary restrictions in the immediate vicinity of the construction site.
The duration and intensity of these impacts vary depending on the construction project and phase.
On which days will construction take place?
Work generally takes place on weekdays, Monday through Saturday.
What are the construction hours?
Noisy work may take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Will properties remain accessible?
In general, access to residential buildings, businesses, and public facilities will be maintained. Should restrictions arise in individual cases, we will notify those affected in a timely manner.
Will emergency routes remain open?
Yes. Emergency routes will remain open at all times.
Will trash collection continue as usual?
Yes. Trash collection will generally continue as usual. Please follow any additional on-site instructions as needed.
Are there any planned power outages?
For most construction projects, no planned power outages are scheduled. If, in exceptional cases, work on the power supply is necessary, affected customers will be notified separately.
Is there another way to find out about construction projects?
You can learn about other projects in your district at mein.Berlin.de, the online platform of the State of Berlin. There you’ll find additional information and opportunities to get involved. We also publish details about our projects in the respective districts on that site.
Our Commitment
We strive to keep the construction period as short as possible and to limit disruptions to the absolute minimum. We appreciate your understanding regarding the inconveniences associated with the work.
Principles of citizen dialogue
We have set clear principles on how to carry out citizen dialogue. Dialogue should establish reliability, trust and the greatest possible level of transparency, while taking place as early on as is feasible. Our goal is to use dialogue formats to reach out to every citizen. As far as possible, information about our projects is prepared in a manner suitable for each target group, made easy to get to grips with and communicated on an equal footing.
Project advisory councils as a participatory effort
To implement the energy transition successfully in Berlin, we consult local citizens. We are particularly keen on establishing trustful dialogue with people from local neighbourhoods within our project regions. In our experience, local residents have a lot of detailed knowledge.
We plan to set up project advisory councils through which topics and questions relating to particular projects can be dealt with in collaboration with our representatives. The membership of a project advisory council should include private citizens from the local neighbourhood and representatives of civil society initiatives in local areas within the project region.