Hochkrimml ski area: Dispute for street repair costs millions!

Hochkrimml ski area: Dispute for street repair costs millions!

Hochkrimml, Österreich - In Krimml, a damaged access road to the Hochkrimml ski area ensures resentment among the second home owners. The residents, led by Detlef Mittmann, blame the numerous construction sites who are responsible for the damage on the street. They argue that the large trucks, which often drive the road as part of the construction work, are the main causes of wear. Mittmann calls for a fair distribution of costs for the necessary renovation.

Mayor Erich Czerny (ÖVP) sees responsibility differently. According to Czerny, not only the construction companies benefit from the street, but all residents from the street that is essential for every access to their real estate. He rejects the demands of the second home owners that the municipality should cover the costs. Czerny emphasizes that the costs of around one million euros have to be distributed fairly to all 250 owners affected, which means several thousand euros for each individual to repair the dilapidated street. The controversy about the distribution of costs shows the tensions between the interests of the residents and the requirements of the community.

background to Mayor Erich Czerny

Erich Czerny, an experienced hotelier, has been ruling the municipality of Krimml since 2003. Born in a hotelier family, Czerny also served as director of a tourism school and as the managing director of a regional association. In addition, he designed visionary plans for a hotel project in his home country, which he drives together with his brother. These projects are part of his commitment to improve the tourist infrastructure in Krimml, which further fuel the debate about road renovation, as Sn.at reports.

The future of the street in Krimml remains uncertain because the residents urge the distribution of costs, while the mayor is of the opinion that everyone involved must take on their fair share. In view of the economic importance of the ski resort, the renovation of the access road is crucial, according to which orf.at indicates.