VfL Osnabrück: 67.7 million euros for the conversion of the Bremen bridge!

VfL Osnabrück: 67.7 million euros for the conversion of the Bremen bridge!

For VfL Osnabrück, there are gratifying news from the city council meeting on Tuesday evening. With a clear majority of 40 out of 49 votes, the city of Osnabrück approved the planning costs of 4.4 million euros for the planned conversion of the Bremen bridge. In addition, tons of 150,000 euros were released annually for personnel costs in project management. This decision is an important step in the right direction for the traditional club.

This can finally be started with the concrete planning. The city wants to ensure that the stadium can continue to be used as a venue in the future. Without the renovation, the Bremen bridge, which has a capacity of 16,000 places, would probably no longer be accessible. The entire renovation, which amounts to a total of 67.7 million euros, is in the initial phases of planning. A new coordination in the city council is coming up to initiate the final steps. So far, however, some aspects of the financing are still unclear, and the VfL will have to pay part of the costs by lease to the city.

important improvements are

The conversion provides, among other things, to completely redesign the East, South and West grandstand. This would increase the number of standing rooms on the east grandstand, while the west grandstand is converted into a seat stand. In terms of security, considerations are also considered to integrate sound insulation. However, it is currently uncertain when the construction work can actually begin. The only thing that is certain is that a completion is hardly to be expected before 2028.

Michael Welling, Managing Director of VfL, described the council's decision as the "milestone". In the decision, he sees the fundamental foundation stone for the preservation of the Bremen bridge. "Politicians have paved the way to advance the considerations," said Welling. The upcoming renovation is urgently necessary. The condition of the stadium is not only an aesthetic, but also a safety problem.

acute need for action for the Bremen bridge

The planning was preferred on the basis of urgent measures. At the beginning of May it was found that the wooden glue binders in the roof of the east stand were weathered. These had to be removed, which meant that the area is currently not covered. "The patch shower of the past few years should come to an end," announced Welling. A far -reaching solution is sought to bring the Bremen bridge to a stand that offers security and comfort for the audience.

The President of VfL, Holger Elixmann, also expressed his optimism: "Politics clearly voted for investments in the necessary infrastructure, which is essential to secure professional football in Osnabrück." He makes it clear that the current state of the Bremen bridge may be "beautiful", but requires urgent need for renovation to maintain stadium safety and the event approval. The step of the city council is a fundamental decision for VfL that could significantly influence both the renowned club anniversary and the perspectives of the coming years.

The decision of the city council to release the funds not only has an immediate effect on VfL Osnabrück, but also makes the hearts of fans beat faster, which hope for contemporary and safe conditions in the stadium. The article offers further information on this topic on www.liga3-online.de .