Sports hall in Stadtoldendorf: Brand leaves enormous damage!

in Stadtoldendorf there was a fire in the sports hall of the Homburg School, which left extensive damage. According to daily general newspaper the cause of the fire was caused by sparking flights during roofing work, which lit the false ceiling in the changing room. The fire brigade was able to quickly control the fire, but the flue gases and hover particles reached the hall via ventilation.

The damage assessment showed that the damage is more extensive than initially assumed. The district's building industry and the insurance conduct a detailed damage assessment. An expert will determine the exact amount of damage, and it is expected that all rooms of the sports hall must be cleaned by a specialist company. The ventilation system is also affected and requires complete cleaning; A partial dismantling could be necessary, while the purchase of a new ventilation system may seem more economical. Removal of the damage is expected to last until mid -May, possibly up to the Easter holidays.

renovation needs for sports facilities

A study on behalf of the KfW support bank shows an urgent need for renovation in municipal sports facilities. According to daily news report 59% of the surveyed cities, municipalities and counties of "serious" or "noteworthy" investment deficiency in sports halls. There are even 62% of those surveyed for indoor pools. The main problems lie in the energetic state, the condition of the building envelopes and in the sanitary and technical systems. In addition, the impending loss of 16% of outdoor pools, 15% of the ice sports halls and 14% of the indoor pools will be predicted in the next three years, which could have serious effects on the sports offer.