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Chickhouse remains intact: Oldenburg's high school relies on new solutions!
On July 1, 2025, the chick house in Oldenburg will remain intact. The decision was made due to increased demolition costs and a lack of space.
Chickhouse remains intact: Oldenburg's high school relies on new solutions!
There is good news for the educational landscape in the heart of Oldenburg. Despite the original demolition plans, the old chick coop of the local high school remains intact. As the LN Online reported, the policy has decided to be based on a proposal from the administration, which represents a clear about-face.
Eleven classrooms are currently unused in the high school, and the decision not to demolish the chick house represents a cost-effective solution. Marc Stender, the building authority manager, explains that the increased demolition costs and the lack of space in social areas led to this sustainable decision.
Next steps for the chick house
In order to continue using the chick house, some measures are required. It requires new connections for electricity, heat and water, while the dirty water connections are already in place and will be installed at no additional cost. The mayor was given the authority to place orders worth 130,000 euros for these house connections, which are included in the draft budget for 2025.
The estimated demolition costs of around 400,000 euros not only entail financial burdens, but can also result in repayments of subsidies and interest on misappropriation. Avoiding the demolition work is seen as a sensible measure, especially in view of the increased construction prices, which also affect other renovation projects, as an article in German Architects' Journal explained.
Future prospects for the chick house
The future use of the chick house will be examined in more detail after the political summer break. Possible options are on the table - including setting up an open all-day school, a daycare center or additional rooms for the adult education center. It will be interesting to see what solutions can ultimately be implemented. The earliest possible implementation date could be the 2026/2027 school year.
Especially in times when maintaining existing infrastructure is becoming increasingly important, the decision not to demolish the chick house is a promising signal. Similar approaches have been taken in various cities as more and more communities opt for renovation rather than new construction. Experience shows: Anyone who invests can gain a lot - even in Oldenburg!