Cordes GmbH

Worldwide unique storm sewer

It is only 43 m long but unique all over the world: the new storm sewer at Hofmühlenstraße in the town of Stephanskirchen close to Rosenheim (Germany). The inspectable double sealings between the precast concrete pipes were manufactured by Theodor Cordes GmbH based in Senden (Germany).

It is only 43 m long but unique all over the world: the new storm sewer at Hofmühlenstraße in the town of Stephanskirchen close to Rosenheim (Germany). The inspectable double sealings between the precast concrete pipes were manufactured by Theodor Cordes GmbH based in Senden (Germany).

As part of the road improvement of Hofmühlenstraße, the existing storm sewer was renewed as it was obsolete and undersized. This implied special requirements, for example, owing to the fact that the elements had a covering-over of just 50 cm in parts and are placed beneath a railroad track in the bridge area. It...

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