Future of the Kleiberg project: Citizens are calling for political clarity

should be converted. Despite an approval from 2016, the work was discontinued in 2022 after they started in 2018. The dispute over the exact date of decommissioning causes confusion, since there are also reports that state that construction work continued to take place in November 2022.

According to the NRW building law, according to a year without extension exposes. A corresponding application for extension was rejected by the city in July 2023, which unsettled many investors. However, they have invested in the project to secure their retirement provision, but are now faced with an unclear financial situation.

make the usual operation of the project difficult. The dissatisfaction among those affected has increased due to the situation, especially because they still have to pay for loans and property taxes, without prospect of yield.

The Citizens Union and the CDU have criticized the mayor. He was given special allegations when it came to the lack of communication and the failure to draw attention to the deadlines in good time. While some groups propose to submit a new building application, the high costs and time pressure are pointed out, since the legal disputes could take years.

The future of the site remains open. The possibility of reviving the construction project is welcomed, but could be a major challenge due to the funding that has already failed. Suggestions range from the creation of a student campus to the establishment of a new, multifunctional living space. The need for a quick and effective solution is pointed out to improve the housing market situation in Siegburg.