Good to know
Does the power plant construction impact the drinking water supply in Haiming?
No, the sources of the drinking water supply in Haiming are on the other side of the Inn valley.
Comprehensive investigations
The topic of groundwater has been studied very intensively with many groundwater levels for many years. In both the first and second instance, official assessors clearly established that the groundwater extraction is insignificant and has a low environmental impact. Existing use of groundwater will thus not be affected.
Required amount of water
A process water well with a consensus of 10 l/s has been approved for the power plant operation, which extracts water from the valley groundwater body.
The consensus represents an amount of water that is the legal maximum but rarely needed, so the actual total amount is much lower.
Is rafting along the River Inn still possible?
Yes, the remaining River Inn outflow continues to provide good conditions for rafting with the planned rafting water release.
What advantages does the Imst-Haiming power plant offer?
Energy supply
The power plant reliably provides clean electrical power for 60,000 households.
Environmental protection
Support for the Tyrolean environmental protection goals through the saving of 188,000 t of CO2 annually.
Improvement of the habitat
The water ecological living conditions along the River Inn will be improved, and new local recreational possibilities will be created.
Economy
The economic value added remains in the region of Tyrol.
How can the Imst-Haiming power plant contribute to flood remediation?
Natural water runoff
The natural low water runoff in winter from Imst to Haiming will be restored.
Reduction of aquatic pollution
The frequency and intensity of flow fluctuations is reduced.
Adjustment of the water level
The rate of the rise and fall of the water level is reduced.