"With the purchase of the mobile barriers, we are sending a strong signal for more security at events in our city," emphasizes Lord Mayor Dennis Weilmann. "The recent events across Germany have clearly shown us how important effective protective measures in public spaces have become. The protection of our citizens and guests is a top priority for us - and we ensure that this can be guaranteed flexibly and reliably."

The administration's proposal envisages the purchase of mobile crossing barriers with a total length of 95 meters. The costs amount to around 261,000 euros. The barriers are to be used at events such as the shooting festival in Allerpark, the old town festival in Fallersleben and the Eberfest in Vorsfelde. The city's own WAS Service GmbH will be responsible for storing and setting up the barriers.

"The mobile barriers are versatile and are ideal for different event formats," explains Andreas Bauer, Head of Citizen Services, Health, Finance, Fire and Disaster Protection and Sport. "They allow us to secure public areas efficiently and as required - depending on size, location and security requirements."

The modular Citysafe system has already been used successfully in other municipalities in the region. Cooperation with surrounding municipalities - for example by lending additional barriers - is possible and planned.

Secure planning through to a permanent solution

The central Porschestraße, a central event location in the city center, is a particular focus of security measures. In the future, the installation of fixed, retractable barriers is planned there to permanently secure the area against unauthorized vehicle access.

Until permanent barriers are installed in Porschestraße, the mobile systems will also be used there. The exact planning of the fixed protection systems is currently being coordinated with Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und Marketing GmbH (WMG) - a detailed presentation is planned for October 2025.