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Vienna Restarts District Heating in Simmering After Pipeline Fault

Recovery will take time due to the water-based system's reheat and re‑pressurization.

Overview

  • Wiener Netze says heat delivery is being brought back online after crews repaired an underground line in the Simmering district.
  • Some households remain without heat during the gradual ramp-up, and mobile units are being set up to bridge the gap.
  • A robotic pipe inspection is underway to evaluate the condition of the affected section and guide stabilization measures.
  • The defect emerged overnight to Wednesday near Kaiser-Ebersdorfer Straße, with teams working through the night to localize and fix the damage.
  • Officials cite the 1,300‑kilometer network’s strong interconnections for resilience and express optimism about full restoration soon.