Dispute over Wiesenpark: Breitenfurter decide on December 8th!

Dispute over Wiesenpark: Breitenfurter decide on December 8th!

Breitenfurt, Österreich - in Breitenfurt is a controversial construction project on the meadow in the town center, which includes the construction of around 300 apartments and a new primary supply center (PVZ). Private investors want to implement this significant step, but a strong citizens' initiative is decided against it. During a council meeting there were even murdering, as reported noe.orf.at . More than 400 citizens took part in an information event in which the project operators presented the supposed advantages for living space purchases and medical care.

The local doctor Peter clearly argued for the new PVZ and emphasized that the current rooms are overloaded. Many patients could not be cared for without a better medical infrastructure. Architect Andreas Hawlik emphasized that the meadow has been dedicated to the building land for over 30 years and that the project could create ecological and sustainable living. However, if the project opponents under the citizens' initiative "Future Breitenfurt" consider risks such as flood protection and rising traffic, Warnen, Breitenfurt could lose its rural character, what meinbezirk.at underline.

referendum as a decisive factor

On December 8, there is a referendum in which the citizens can decide whether the areas dedicated as building land should be completely released or partially rededicated for medical care. The outcome of this survey has potentially far -reaching consequences for the municipality because it affects long -term medical security and living space. Mayor Wolfgang Schredl (ÖVP) explained the importance of citizen participation and asked for a numerous voting.

The “Wiesenpark” project is at the center of a bitter dispute: While supporters point out the urgently needed infrastructure and medical care, opponents warn of an increase in traffic and the loss of the village character of Breitenfurt. The upcoming referendum will show in which direction this discussion will develop.