Renovation of the Maikammer town hall begins: new citizens' office in sight!

Renovation of the Maikammer town hall begins: new citizens' office in sight!

The holiday season is over, and there is good news in Maikammer: the renovation of the town hall can finally begin. After a comprehensive preparatory process that lasted over five years, on December 12, 2024, the municipal council approved the budget for 2025 with a large majority, which also includes the renovation of the building, which is over 40 years old. This measure is primarily about energy improvements and creating a barrier-free environment. The Rheinpfalz reports that The administration has already moved to make room for the work. Around 34 employees have moved to the Telekom building in Neustadt, while six remain in the citizens' office in Maikammer.

The renovation itself brings more than just a breath of fresh air to the town hall. This includes renewing the roof surfaces, improving fire protection and building an elevator. A small extension to the north of the town hall will create additional office space for four to six employees. In addition, an open citizen service area will be set up on the ground floor, which will make it easier for citizens to present their concerns and receive information. As the municipality of Maikammer explains, The total costs for the renovation are around 4.85 million euros, of which over two million euros are supported by a funding decision from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Sustainability in focus

Not only do citizens benefit from the planned measures, the environment is also protected through the energy optimization. The renovation strategy envisages reducing electricity consumption by up to 25 percent and heat consumption by as much as 30 percent. The focus is not only on insulation and replacing modern heating systems, but also on installing well-insulated windows and external doors. According to information on the building energy transition Such measures can result in major savings.

However, there are special challenges when renovating the historic town hall. In order to preserve the unique character of the building, every structural measure must be approved by the responsible monument authority. This requires close cooperation with experts and regular coordination in the various decision-making bodies. The association emphasizes, how important it is to carefully plan and carry out all measures.

The renovation work will start after the 2025 summer holidays and is estimated to take around 1.5 to 2 years. A good reason to look actively and optimistically into the future! Maikammer thus shows how necessary it is to invest in the infrastructure of municipalities in order to create a livable and service-oriented space for all citizens.