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High costs and political uncertainty: New construction depot in danger!
The Halver city administration is planning to build a new construction depot in the Leifersberge industrial area. Costs and financing are the focus.
High costs and political uncertainty: New construction depot in danger!
The discussion about the new construction of the construction depot in the Leifersberge industrial area is gaining momentum. The city administration's proposal to choose this location sets a clear course, but enthusiasm from politicians and administration is limited. This project is eye-catching because the development costs for the Leifersberge industrial area are estimated at at least 3.5 million euros, while the total costs of the new building are estimated at at least 8 million euros Lokaldirekt.de reported.
In Halver, the discussion about the new location is anything but new. The old location on Elberfelder Straße and the Langlotz company property do not seem to meet all of the goals. Even if the previous costs at the old location appear attractive, there are still functional disadvantages. Michael Schmidt, head of the Construction, Climate and Environmental Protection Department, highlights the advantages of Leifersberge: Central processes and optimal area management would be possible here without having to rely on decentralized external storage facilities. The Langlotz option, which costs 7.5 million euros, could turn out to be economically and functionally unsuitable, as extensive demolition work would be necessary come-on.de explained.
Criticism and search for alternatives
The uncertainty about the financial consequences of the project sheds light on the city's cash-strapped finances. Critics complain that the administration can only create an exact cost plan after the location has been decided - an approach that is not accepted in business circles. This argument leads to parts of politics looking for alternatives that would be financially viable. The Green Party's proposal to set a budget of 6 million euros could serve as a possible compromise.
The debate is also accompanied by political mutual accusations. The CDU and the Greens are accused of campaigning while the issue is the responsible use of taxpayers' money. In this context, it cannot be overlooked that current city policies often respond to financial shortages and focus more on recruiting high-income households, as described in an article by bpb.de is noted. These developments could have long-term consequences for the urban development and social structure of Halver.
Future developments and public discussion
The next discussion in the Public Facilities Committee will take place on June 24th in the fire station. Here we can look forward to new approaches and answers to the pressing questions regarding the financing and implementation of the construction depot. While Halver increasingly has to compete for the best solutions, it remains to be seen how the city administration will deal with the challenges ahead and whether a consensus solution will be found for the benefit of the citizens.