"Lärmomat" in Kreuzberg is being dismantled: Evaluation pending
The noise measuring device on the Admiralbrücke bridge in Berlin-Kreuzberg, which is popular with partygoers, will be dismantled on Tuesday after three months of the project. The district of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg announced on Monday that it will be evaluated over the coming weeks and months whether the device had an impact on the night-time noise levels on the bridge. District mayor Clara Herrmann only revealed that up to 75 decibels had been measured by the device at peak times. According to the district, the "Lärmomat" lit up red if the volume was above 55 decibels for more than ten minutes.
The device, which not only measures noise but also cleans the air, was installed at the end of July. The plug was literally pulled on it on Monday and a road had to be closed on site to dismantle it on Tuesday. "We can't yet say whether the device has made things quieter here," explained Herrmann. The peaks were measured between 10 pm and 11 pm. The upcoming more precise evaluation will also take into account data from the public order office and police, for example on complaints from residents.
Around two weeks after the start of the project, the device had not yet had the desired effect. At that time, despite the red warning light, there were complaints from residents because revelers did not notice the signal from the "noise machine" or did not know how to interpret it.
The dismantling process of the "Lärmomat" will provide a chance to assess if there was a significant reduction in night-time noise levels at the Admiralbrücke bridge. During the scene of dismantling, the device that also served as an air Purifier, will be thoroughly examined.
Source: www.dpa.com
