The characteristic ZEC pipes on Wróblewski Street in Bolesławiec will soon disappear from the cityscape. The company has officially begun an investment involving the removal of the old network running above ground and moving it underground. For many residents, this is one of the most eagerly awaited changes in this part of the City of Ceramics.
The issue came to the fore during the April session of the City Council. At the time, Mayor Piotr Roman announced that “finally, the president will go underground,” referring to the planned removal of the characteristic ZEC pipes.
Specific information has also emerged. As reported by Zakład Energetyki Cieplnej, the construction site on Wróblewski Street was handed over to the contractor on April 14, 2026. The project includes the removal of the traditional above-ground network and the construction of a modern underground network made using pre-insulated pipes equipped with alarm wires.
When?
The most important news for residents, however, is different—the investment is to be completed by August 31, 2026. This means that the characteristic structures are to disappear completely from above Wróblewski Street before the end of the summer holidays.
During the works, a temporary network responsible for the transmission of hot domestic water will operate. The investment contractor is ZIB ELTOR.
The removal of the pipes may only be the beginning of greater changes. The mayor had previously revealed that after the investment is completed, the creation of a new green recreational space is being considered at this location. One idea is to install animal figures, including the iconic elephants that years ago were one of the most recognizable features of Wesoła Street.
Giraffes and other animals were also among the proposals. As was emphasized during the session, the reclaimed area is large enough that it could become a new city attraction.
For now, no final decisions have been made regarding the development of the space left after the pipes are removed. One thing is certain, however—after years of announcements and discussions, Bolesławiec will finally get rid of one of the most characteristic, but also one of the most controversial, structures in the city.