Refurbishment of the Neusiedl indoor pool: groundbreaking in December is stuck!

Refurbishment of the Neusiedl indoor pool: groundbreaking in December is stuck!

The Hallenbad Neusiedl am See faces a comprehensive renovation and expansion, which is scheduled to begin next December. This construction work is particularly remarkable, since the swimming pool has been closed since 2020 due to acute risk of collapse. The start of construction was confirmed by Governor Hans Peter Doskozil and the State of Sports Councilor Heinrich Dorner after the preparatory work has been completed. The talks between the country and the Federal Monument Office, which have led to this decision, took place in the past few months.

"We are on the home straight for the 'Hallenbad Neu' Hallenbad project," said Doskozil during a visit on site. "We are implementing a central promise from the Burgenland future plan." The location is not only renovated, but also upgraded, which promises positive progress for local economy and tourism.

official announcement of the details

The exact details of the renovation and the extensions are to be presented at the official groundbreaking ceremony in December. Heinrich Dorner emphasized that despite the closure of indoor pools in other federal states, the swimming facilities in Burgenland are preserved and even expanded due to the energy crisis. This is of great importance for the initiative 'Every child should learn to swim', in which more than 1,000 children already take part in this school year. The newly designed indoor pool could significantly increase this number.

The mayor of Neusiedl, Elisabeth Böhm, emphasizes that the indoor pool is an important institution for the city and the district, and the renovation further strengthens its importance. "In the foreseeable future, the city will open the country's first listed indoor pool, which is being renovated according to the latest standards," said Böhm. This will also benefit the young swimmers because new swimming courses can be offered.

criticism of the delays

However, there are also critical voices on the planned work. In a press release, ÖVP club chairman Markus Ulram expressed that the governor only planning a staging before the upcoming state election. "For years, the governor has promised the renovation of the indoor pool in Neusiedl. The People's Party claims that there have been no progress in recent years and that the operation of the indoor pool will probably be a long time in coming.

The developments around the indoor pool are not only important for the city of Neusiedl, but for the entire region. The upcoming construction work could have a positive effect on the local economy, while at the same time the offer for the population is significantly expanded.

How the situation will develop remains to be seen, and the public is eagerly looking forward to the official groundbreaking ceremony, in which further information on the planned renovation is presented. The aspects of monument protection and the renovation are challenges that require creative solutions, and those responsible are ready to tackle this task. Further information on this is here .