The construction of the government and parliamentary buildings on Spreeside entailed finding a workable answer to the access and supply problem. Goods have to be supplied to the various government and parliamentary buildings in the area and waste materials have to be disposed of. The underground car parks of the complex have to be accessible. A number of alternative solutions to the logistic problem were considered by the Bundestag, which finally decided on an underground access system. Such a system is best suited to reconciling the different demands placed on it for the transport of people, delivery of goods and materials, and the technical infrastructure.

Checkpoint for goods and passenger traffic
north of the Marie Elisabeth Lüders House

When the underground access system has been finally completed, it will have a central controlled access point just north of the Marie-Elisabeth Lüders House. This will simplify access control of both people and goods, at the same time making it possible to maintain the high level of security required in the area of parliamentary buildings. Central access to the four complexes also contributes towards a permanent reduction of traffic in the area along the Spree.

Everything needed for the supply, upkeep and everyday functioning of the buildings - for example: mail, printed materials, fuel, energy and other utilities - will be supplied, and waste materials will be removed through the underground access system.

 

Plan of the 
underground 
access system 

 
Construction and capacity
The underground access system in figures 


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