The new district Ban de Gasperich is in full development and the population continues to grow with the many projects (offices, shops, housing, hospitality) that are being realised there. In order to ensure the viability of the Ban de Gasperich and to ensure a sufficient supply of water to the new district and surrounding neighbourhoods, the construction of a new water tower was necessary.
With a finished height compared to the natural ground of 68.43 m, to ensure an optimal pressure of drinking water, the water tower has 2 tanks each with a capacity of 500 m3. The maximum height of the water in the tanks is 7.35m. A total of 413 m of stainless steel pipes (DN 100 to DN 400) were installed inside the water tower. The construction of the water tower also required the use of 2,750 m3 of concrete and 525 tonnes of reinforcement.
The facade is made of aluminum panels. With its white metal trim, it reflects the charm of the steel industry of yesteryear and symbolises the freshness and purity of water. The light grey tint of the concrete part of the tower, which is about 60 centimeters away from the metal structure, was achieved by a mixture of high slag content.
The lighting
The lighting concept was developed by "Licht Kunst Licht AG". Consisting exclusively of LEDs, the lighting is fully programmable and its colour can be adjusted according to the seasons. In addition, it reinforces the character of the tower as a visual landmark in the urban fabric, especially at night when it becomes a real light attraction for passers-by.
The energy concept
The exclusive use of LEDs for the illumination of the water tower makes the energy consumption very low.