Swimming emergency in Lüneburg: How long is a bathroom enough for everyone?

Swimming emergency in Lüneburg: How long is a bathroom enough for everyone?

Lüneburg. The swimming departments and the German life rescue society (DLRG) are strongly represented in and around Lüneburg. With over 1000 members and a large number of triathletes from the RSC, it becomes clear that the swimming requirement goes far beyond the use of a single indoor pool. The city poses a serious challenge with this: How can the almost 190,000 inhabitants be adequately cared for if only one indoor pool with only five 25-meter lanes is available?

The district swimming association has already taken the initiative and is actively committed to building a second indoor pool. Some local politicians have signaled their support, which awakens hope of change. At the national level, Lüneburg is in a regrettable light in relation to the swimming frastructure compared to his less wealthy neighbors, such as Uelzen or Lüchow-Dannenberg. While other regions have better care, Lüneburg suffers from acute lack.

a generation of non -swimmers?

This is not just about the needs of competitive athletes. Many children come from primary school without ever having learned swimming properly. Even the reception of the seahorse in the outdoor pool is often not enough; Many forget what they have learned if they have no access to a swimming pool from September to May.

The situation becomes even more problematic for all age groups who want to keep fit by swimming. The existing capacities in the sports pool often reach their limits, so that many swimming athletes experience a crowd that is reminiscent of a winter sale. Therefore, it is also the license plates of Winsen, Uelzen or Soltau, which are often discovered in the parking lots.

The central question remains: Who bears the costs for a new indoor pool? The construction and maintenance costs should not be underestimated, which also applies to many other major projects. However, swimming should not be considered a luxury. A second indoor pool could not only justify the financial expenses, but also create a valuable leisure and sports offer for everyone. The decision -makers just have to agree that they want this.

The urgency of this topic is reflected in the broad support that the district swimming association experiences. Talks about how to improve the swimming opportunities for the Lüneburg population are at the start. The social responsibility that the topic of health and sport brings with it cannot be denied. According to a report on www.landeszeitung.de , this discussion will also influence the upcoming political decisions.