Floodlight renovations in Liebenfels: Associations benefit from grants!

Floodlight renovations in Liebenfels: Associations benefit from grants!

The municipal council in Liebenfels made significant decisions for the coming years at its most recent meeting. In particular, it is about the purchase of new floodlights for the football fields of the GSC Liebenfels, SC Sörg and SV Glanegg, which are planned for 2026. This was in a report of Click Carinthia explained in detail. The clubs of both communities will benefit greatly by using these systems.

In addition to the topic of floodlights, the financing plan for the design of the main square was decided in the course of the new building of the Education and Cultural Center (BKZ). The necessary funds for implementation come from both the country and the federal government. Another important concern of the session was the renovation of the facade of the former teacher residential building in Goeßstraße, which has now been initiated. In addition, the municipal council has decided to hire a new employee for the farm.

Technical details and funding opportunities

Various cost factors must be taken into account when planning the floodlight systems. Loud Sports facility calculator If the prices for a conventional floodlight system are between 55,000 and 65,000 euros. The investment costs for an LED floodlight system even reach 85,000 to 90,000 euros. The latter offer the advantage of lower maintenance and operating and electricity costs and generally pay for themselves within a few years.

Numerous funding programs at the federal and state levels support associations and municipalities with such investments. The funding rates often range between 30 and 40 percent of the eligible costs. Applications must be made before the construction work begins so that financial support can be granted. These funding opportunities are particularly valuable because they can significantly reduce the acquisition costs, especially if existing infrastructure can be used.

Closure of the Raiffeisenbank branch

Another topic that came up in the meeting was the planned closure of the Raiffeisenbank branch Mittelkärnten in Liebenfels on January 1, 2026. After the free church list had submitted an urgency, the local council checked possible alternatives. Ultimately, the choice fell on the BKS Bank, which presented a mutual offer and was recognized by all political groups.

Overall, these decisions reflect the will of the local council to improve the infrastructure and quality of life in the community and to enable the clubs to develop sustainable development.