Ceremonial opening of the new district court in Lilienfeld!

Ceremonial opening of the new district court in Lilienfeld!

The festive opening of the completely renovated Lilienfeld District Court took place on Friday, December 14, 2024, with prominent participation. Among the guests was the state governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, who happily remembered her visit in 2017 when she and the then Minister of Justice Wolfgang Brandstetter announced the project to preserve and renovate the over 100-year-old building. “The investments were necessary to protect historical buildings and create the best framework conditions for the justice system,” said Mikl-Leitner. Around 80 percent of the added value remained in the region, which speaks for the economic impact of the measure, reported Municipality of Lilienfeld.

Renovation successfully completed

After a year in temporary alternative accommodation, court operations are now back in the historic building at Babenberger Straße 18. “The general renovation was worth it,” announced department head Christoph Reiter. In addition to the judiciary, the modernized premises also offer space for external tenants, including a physiotherapist and a speech therapist. Mayor Manuel Aichberger described the renovation as crucial for direct access to justice and an important step for the region. The ecological standards were also met; The new courthouse now achieves the “climate-active gold” standard NÖN.at held on.

The opening was accompanied by music from the town band, and both the abbot of Lilienfeld Abbey and the Protestant superintendent blessed the building. Mikl-Leitner and Aichberger were happy with the result and thanked everyone involved for their hard work during the project. The Vice President of the Higher Regional Court, Kurt Seelinger, emphasized the commitment and perseverance of the employees during the restructuring phase

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