Refurbishment of the locomotive shed in Jever: Cultural center urgently needs help!

Refurbishment of the locomotive shed in Jever: Cultural center urgently needs help!

Jever, Deutschland - The listed cultural center "Lokschuppen" in Jever is about an urgent renovation. The condition of the building is alarming: corrosion damage on the gates and a porous facade, which was damaged by false joint cement, cause serious worries. The city of Jever, owner of the locomotive shed, commissioned a comprehensive examination of the building in 2021, the results of which showed significant construction sites. Based on this inspection, a development concept was originally to be created in order to remedy the ongoing defects and to be able to modernize the accessibility and the uses, as can be seen from a report on nwz online reported.

cultural importance and voluntary commitment

For 35 years, the locomotive shed has been a cultural heart in Jever, with steadily growing number of visitors and a variety of events. The members of the association "Künstlerforum Jever e.V." are on a voluntary basis for the preservation and program design of the house, with the popularity of the locomotive shed in 2023 attracting over 2,500 guests. However, the problems of the energy balance and functionality of the building make it necessary for measures to be initiated in good time in order to secure the continued existence of this historical location.