Schools in the St. Wendel district: 1.32 million euros for modernization!

Schools in the St. Wendel district: 1.32 million euros for modernization!

The summer holidays are over and school life is just around the corner! Time to look back at what has happened in the St. Wendel district in the last few weeks. In fact, the last six weeks have been very productive, with a lot of construction and renovation work being carried out at secondary schools in the area. Saarbrücken newspaper reports an investment of around 1.32 million euros that will flow into improving learning conditions and a modern learning environment. After all, this isn’t a piece of cake!

Many schools in the district benefited from the renovation work. A special measure is the new building of the academy for educators at the social and nursing vocational training center in St. Wendel, which is planned with a budget of 4.8 million euros. The first civil engineering work is already starting at a cost of around 350,000 euros, and completion is aimed for by the end of 2026.

Renovation projects in detail

Here is an overview of the extensive measures that were carried out during the summer holidays:

• Sanierung der Toilettenanlagen im Südtrakt des St. Wendeler Gymnasiums Wendalinum: 350.000 Euro
• Erneuerung der Toiletten in der Gemeinschaftsschule Marpingen, Gebäudetrakt C: 125.000 Euro
• Sanierung des Dachs im Aula-Bereich der Gemeinschaftsschule Marpingen: 150.000 Euro
• Instandsetzung der Werkräume in der Gemeinschaftsschule St. Wendel: 150.000 Euro
• Sanierung von Klassenräumen in der Gemeinschaftsschule Türkismühle: 80.000 Euro
• Deckenarbeiten im Eingangsbereich und Treppenabgänge im St. Wendeler Technisch-Gewerblichen Berufsbildungszentrum: 80.000 Euro
• Sanierung des Dachs der Sporthalle an der Änne-Meier-Schule in Baltersweiler: 150.000 Euro
• Renovierung der Essensausgabe der Schulküche: 20.000 Euro
• Restarbeiten der Sanierung der Aula der Förderschule Lernen in Oberthal: 80.000 Euro
• Arbeiten am Kaufmännischen Berufsbildungszentrum St. Wendel: 50.000 Euro
• Arbeiten am Cusanus-Gymnasium: 50.000 Euro
• Arbeiten an den Gemeinschaftsschulen in Theley: 20.000 Euro und Freisen: 15.000 Euro

Investments in education and school buildings in need of renovation

But it's not just in the St. Wendel district that things are looking active when it comes to school construction. A current one PwC study has shown that the need for renovation and new construction in Germany is immense. According to the study, around 700,000 additional school places will be needed by 2030. The necessary investments, which are estimated at around 55 billion euros, also illustrate the urgency of taking action now.

School properties offer lucrative opportunities, especially for private investors. The national average returns for very good existing properties are 4.5 to 5.5 percent. Long-term rental periods and secured rental payments are additional factors that make the market attractive. However, many municipalities are faced with the challenge of not being able to make the necessary investments on their own in terms of personnel and finances. Private sector partners are increasingly being relied upon to realize the necessary projects.

Overall, it can be seen that commitment to school construction is becoming increasingly important both locally and at the national level. Innovative approaches and investments are necessary to make the education sector fit for the future.