Demolition of the Klinik am Eichert in Göppingen: Decision postponed!

Demolition of the Klinik am Eichert in Göppingen: Decision postponed!

The decision to demolish the old Klinik am Eichert in Göppingen will continue to drag on. As the SWP reported, the relevant authorities have postponed the deadline for a final decision to January 2026. The decision was originally scheduled for November 2025, but was postponed due to the discovery of bats on the facade. An independent fact check should now clarify clinical, structural, financial and species protection aspects.

The district office has set up a working group to collect the necessary information. This is to ensure that all relevant factors are taken into account in the decision-making process. The clinic, which opened on July 23, 1979, has been empty since it moved to the Alb Fils Clinic in July 2023. The dismantling was originally planned within three years, but the implementation turned out to be more complicated than expected.

Sustainability and species protection in focus

A central aspect that influences the dismantling planning are the results of the species protection studies, as shown on the website Alb Fils Clinic is to be read. Breeding places for swifts and winter quarters for bats have been identified here, which have a strong influence on the planned demolition. These discoveries mean that the original timeline for dismantling is not feasible. Instead, demolition efforts must be carefully coordinated and permits obtained to ensure the protection of these animals.

Species protection is of considerable importance in the region. The demolition or conversion of buildings can be dangerous not only for bats, but also for various species of birds, as many of them use human structures as habitats. Although cities offer diverse types of biotopes, it is essential to take appropriate measures to preserve these remaining habitats. This is what the website mentions habitat one that an early review of species protection is essential in order to secure the breeding grounds of animal species.

A look into the future

Although the Göppingen district council has already voted several times to demolish the existing clinic, the final decision remains to be seen. The next steps and the construction process depend on the clarification of the replanning and the examination of all necessities. The costs for the dismantling will only be precisely determined after the replanning has been completed and the species protection report has been received.

At the meeting on February 7th, the district council will be informed about the new findings, and the Alb-Fils-Klinikum has committed to examining all necessary measures in close cooperation with experts and authorities. The challenges of reconciling art, nature and construction are great, but necessary for a sustainable future in Göppingen.