The new Angeralm and Aussichtsberg lift facilities were recently officially opened in the Dachstein West ski resort. The project involved the complete replacement of an existing chairlift and a T-bar lift with two modern, detachable 6-seater chairlifts and represents an important contribution to the sustainable development of alpine infrastructure.
Modern technology with a sustainable approach
As part of the project, an existing chairlift and a T-bar lift were replaced by two modern, detachable 6-seater chairlifts. In line with sustainability goals, one of the lifts was reused from Bavaria. Both mountain stations were rebuilt, and the valley stations were redesigned and combined into a single structure. This optimised operations and user guidance while also allowing for efficient organisation of the work carried out on the site.
Planning with a focus on the environment and permits
iC was involved from the outset – from preliminary planning and the environmental approval process with a focus on hydrogeology to approval by the cable car authority. A key priority was to minimise interference with the sensitive alpine environment. This included developing a concept for preserving a raised bog area in order to ensure a continuous water supply despite the construction work in the catchment area.
Geotechnical support and implementation within a tight timeframe
During the construction phase, iC supported the work by providing on-site supervision, including the acceptance of the foundation bases and advice on geotechnical issues such as the assessment of slope stability during construction and operation. Within a tight time frame, two existing lift systems were completely dismantled and replaced by two new systems – including mountain and valley stations and several slope adaptations. The implementation was characterised by environmental restrictions, weather conditions and challenging construction site logistics in alpine terrain.
