Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aulatal sports park: 5 million euros for the region!

Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aulatal sports park: 5 million euros for the region!

In Niederaula, in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district, there is reason to be happy: after around nine years of planning, the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aulatal sports park took place. This important project is supported by a federal investment of over two million euros and is intended to sustainably improve the local sports infrastructure. The construction area of ​​around 1.2 hectares is located directly next to the Niederaula comprehensive school and will not only offer an artificial turf pitch, but also create numerous other leisure facilities that will enhance the location, such as East Hesse News reported.

Mayor Thomas Rohrbach and Bundestag member Wilhelm Gebhard (CDU) highlighted the political support that this model project for intermunicipal cooperation receives. The sports district chairman Daniel Iliev described the Aulatal sports park as a “lighthouse project” for the region and thanked the around 250 children and young people from the Aulatal youth development association who took part in the ceremony. The construction includes a 96 x 60 meter artificial turf pitch, a pump track, a 100 meter running track with a diving pit as well as a multifunctional court and a new functional building.

Sports facilities and infrastructure

The need for new sports facilities is generally high in Germany. According to a recent survey, 59% of municipalities have a significant investment shortfall in sports infrastructure. In this light, the Aulatal project appears particularly valuable. The total estimated costs for the sports park are around 5.1 to 5.2 million euros, of which the federal government is contributing around 2,037,000 euros. This support shows that an important contribution is being made to promoting sport and improving the quality of life in the region kommunal.de notes.

In the past, the market town has also worked intensively on the renovation of the existing sports field, which urgently needs renovation. In addition, the construction of a new fire station is under discussion. Another important measure is the improvements in the water supply, which are of great importance for the community.

Future prospects for Niederaula

For the market town, the Aulatal sports park is not just a pure sports project, but also part of the broader local development strategy. With the focus on increasing the attractiveness of the old town center, not only sporting but also social and cultural offerings should be strengthened. Events in all districts should return to pre-Corona levels, which is an important sign for the community HNA described in detail.

If everything goes according to plan, the new artificial turf pitch will be completed in 2024, while the overall project is scheduled to be completed in 2025. The multifunctional sports offering is optimized for both youth football and school sports and meets the needs of young people. The artificial turf field will be fenced off, but the multifunctional field will be open to the public and offer many opportunities for local youth.

The Aulatal Sports Park is undoubtedly a step in the right direction - not only for the promotion of sport, but also for the entire community.