Security reform in Großkrotzenburg: Police and infrastructure in transition!

Security reform in Großkrotzenburg: Police and infrastructure in transition!

There's a lot going on in Großkrotzenburg at the moment. At the recently held town hall meeting, various issues that directly affect the lives of citizens were raised. Among other things, it was about the new police structure, the upcoming infrastructure measures and the financial situation of the community. op-online reports that the changes within the police force are particularly noticeable through the relocation of the Großauheim police station. Since May, operations in Großkrotzenburg have been coordinated by the police station in Hanau, with seven patrols ensuring security in the community. The new contact person on site is Police Chief Inspector Volker Rostig, who is optimistic about the future.

But Großkrotzenburg is not only faced with challenges in security issues. The impending budget problems cast a shadow over future developments. A deficit of around 9 million euros is expected in next year's financial budget, forcing the municipality to be careful with investments. High trade tax revenue from 2024 could influence the state of Hesse's key allocations. A zero round is forecast for 2026, which will prompt the municipal administration to review voluntary services and avoid possible borrowing. The draft budget will be presented to the municipal council on December 12th and is expected to be decided in February 2026.

New infrastructure projects being planned

One of the main topics discussed at the meeting was the extensive infrastructure project in the East. This is one of the largest construction projects in the history of Großkrotzenburg. The first construction phase around the medical center includes, among other things, a new left-turn lane and an additional bus stop. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026 and the total cost of the measure is around 1.2 million euros. Of this amount, 130,000 euros will be covered by Hessen Mobil. Construction will take between six to nine months, which could test the patience of residents and commuters.

But that's not all. The redesign of Bahnhofstrasse has also begun in the last few months. The starting signal for this project was given on September 2, 2024, which was initiated through the commitment of the citizens' initiative “Quo Vadis”. A total of 250,000 euros was budgeted for this redesign, with around 80 percent of the financing coming from the state of Hesse. Landscape architect Michael Becker and the company Landschaftsdesign Hain are in charge of the implementation. The aim is to make urban spaces livable and attractive, which is to be achieved through various measures such as planting climate-resistant trees and creating seating areas. In addition, a new parking concept with barrier-free elements is to be created, while the traffic routing remains unchanged.

District heating supply and proximity to citizens

Another important topic at the meeting was district heating supply. The managing director of the municipal utilities, Martin Müller, was confident that prices could become cheaper at the turn of the year. Although many questions remain unanswered about the new framework conditions, negotiations are already underway with the city of Hanau and the network operator Tennet. Citizens can look forward to seeing what developments will look like here.

Overall, it shows that Großkrotzenburg is undergoing exciting change. Citizens are called upon to actively engage with the changes, with the community wanting to have a good hand in both security and infrastructure issues. Long-term planning and transparency are the keys to ensuring the quality of life in the community.