Financial dry spell: Coburg's fountain stay dry
Financial dry spell: Coburg's fountain stay dry
The city of Coburg is forced to make savings due to a demanding financial situation, which also affect the urban infrastructure. The decision is particularly striking to switch off the popular fountain on the market square and in the parks of the city, which not only changes the atmosphere in Coburg, but also impair the quality of life for the citizens.
cuts in voluntary services
The city has to save three and a half million euros a year, as city spokesman Louay Yassin explains. The majority of these savings are made in the background, so that the population is not directly affected. However, the need to shorten the voluntary services also means that the fountain no longer gushes in the heart of the city. This shows how far -reaching the financial difficulties affect many cities in Germany, including larger places such as Munich and Erlangen, which have to make even more savings.
meaning of the fountain for the population
The waiver of the water fountains has a direct impact on the cityscape and the quality of life of the Coburger. Many citizens lack these wells, which not only serve to cool in the hot summer months, but also act as meeting points for families and friends. A young woman on the marketplace sums up: "If you have to save, that's just the way it is, but something is missing." While the older generation misses the calm and the resort to which the wells offer, the savings are not only given approval. Aspects of climate change are also integrated into the discussion because the heat period in the city is becoming increasingly uncomfortable for the population.
municipal reactions to the austerity course
Some members of the city council, such as the Green City Councilor Wolfgang Weiß, show understanding for the necessary savings, but express concerns about the effects on leisure activities and the city climate. "The fountains bring a noticeable cooling and increase the quality of stay," explains Weiß. In talks with the city leaders, he would like to work that at least the fountain on the market square will bubble again in the coming summer.
alternative refreshment options
Fortunately, the Coburger and tourists do not have to get by completely without refreshment. The city has 15 drinking water fountains that continue to ensure a free water supply. These wells play an important role in the Coburg heat action plan and offer a valuable cooling option. The locations are chosen cheaply to give the citizens access to fresh water at any time on hot days.outlook for the future
Despite the current challenges, the city hopes that the situation will improve in the coming years. The regular maintenance of the fountain gives hope that they may be able to bubble again in the future if the income from trade tax should stabilize. It remains to be seen how the financial situation will develop and whether the city of Coburg will soon be able to invest in the quality of life of its citizens.
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