Thalasso sea spa in Wangerland: bad investment leads to bankruptcy!

Thalasso sea spa in Wangerland: bad investment leads to bankruptcy!

Yesterday a lively meeting between citizens and the editorial team of the Jeversche Wochenblatt took place in the Dekena fresh kiosk in Hooksiel. In an exciting round of discussions, those present discussed important topics such as the Thalasso Sea Spa in Horumersiel, parking fees and the upcoming political changes in Wangerland.

A central concern of the group was the planned thalasso complex, which has both critics and supporters. Some participants described the project as “too ostentatious and luxurious,” while others, including a reader, felt the high prices were justified. Special mention was made of the extensive range of massages and the soothing cold chamber, which visitors found very positive. At the same time, however, the French luxury investment is causing worry lines. According to the District newspaper The municipality of Wangerland has filed for bankruptcy, which is attributed to a bad investment in the spa. The originally calculated construction costs of 8.8 million euros have risen to a dramatic 23 million euros. This not only placed a heavy burden on the municipal treasury, but also affected 180 Wangerland Touristik employees.

Political changes and uncertain future

Another hotly discussed topic was the political landscape in Wangerland. There are four mayoral candidates in the starting blocks ahead of next year's local elections, with 24-year-old Thies Fischer arousing great interest. The crowd agreed that a young team on the council would be an important asset. At the same time, however, there was also criticism that current political discussions offer less space for exchange and information than was previously the case.

Parking fees are a long-running issue in the region. A proposal to introduce a uniform ticket met with approval. It remains exciting to see how this topic will develop further.

Interest in journalistic work

The visitors also showed a keen interest in the work of the editorial team. Questions arose about the selection of topics, the challenges of research and the use of artificial intelligence in journalistic work. Competition from social media was also critically examined. In this context, those present expressed the wish for further similar events to promote exchange and give the population an insight into everyday journalistic life.

Overall, the event was a clear sign that the citizens of Hooksiel and the surrounding area are interested in the development of their community. Despite the current challenges caused by the insolvency of the Thalasso Sea Spa, the hope remains that innovative solutions will be found to strengthen the region in the long term. The discussions that took place in the Dekena fresh kiosk are a valuable step in this direction.