The citizen's vote in Übersee concerning the Agri-PV plant resulted in a 'No' vote from 1,651 residents, allowing the construction plan to proceed. Bürgermeister Herbert Strauch expressed relief and satisfaction with the result, highlighting its significance for the town council's future actions.
The plans will go to architects and urban planners for review of various statements and private objections. Bürgermeister Strauch anticipates the project's implementation beginning in late summer. A notable point is the absence of the Bürgerinitiative from the official result announcement at the town hall.
Wolfgang Wimmer from the Bürgerinitiative stated their respect for the democratic outcome, seemingly dropping earlier threats of legal action over environmental concerns. However, he noted they will continue to monitor the process and look for procedural errors. The discrepancy between the number of 'yes' votes and the signatures on the citizen initiative petition is also discussed, attributed to voter confusion by Wimmer.
The energy cooperative 'Neue Energie Achental' (NEA), responsible for the project, welcomed the outcome, seeing it as a strong signal for renewable energy. They plan to proceed with the project's implementation and continue providing updates.
Despite the approval, some concerns persist, such as the plant's location in a scenic reserve and potential flood zone.