Potsdam-Mittelmark towns approve solar farm and fire station projects

The municipal council of Treuenbrietzen voted in July 2026 to convert the former Rietz quarry into a ground‑mounted photovoltaic installation, while retaining a southern portion for continued open‑pit sand extraction. The decision followed a public consultation that received comments from 42 public interest bodies, with most offering no objections. The project aligns with Germany’s Renewable Energy Act and is intended to repurpose the exhausted sand pit.

In the nearby village of Rädel, the Lehnin town council approved a preliminary building permit on 7 July 2026 for a new fire‑engine house and the expansion of the local community centre. The plan calls for an 800‑square‑metre site adjacent to a sports field, providing space for additional sanitary facilities and training rooms. The Ortsbeirat expressed support, and the proposal will be refined in coordination with local clubs and residents.