New mayor and big celebrations: 2025 in Baumgartenberg!

New mayor and big celebrations: 2025 in Baumgartenberg!

The new construction of the Danube bridge in Mauthausen has taken a decisive step forward. After experts have confirmed the environmental impact of the project, the region is facing faster transport connections between Upper Austria and Lower Austria. According to the Tips public documents are made available to citizens, which underlines the transparency of the project. This bridge plays a key role for commuters and is intended to strengthen the economy in the dynamic Perg-Amstetten region. Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2024, with completion targeted by 2027.

Political reactions and municipal developments

This progress in the infrastructure project coincides with a change of mayor in Baumgartenberg. After the previous local boss resigned, nine candidates were nominated to succeed him, including Natascha Burian (ÖVP), Alexander Leutgeb (SPÖ) and Alfred Hani (FPÖ). MyDistrict is reported. Other important construction projects are also in the starting blocks, including a new health center in Perg and numerous sporting and cultural events in the district.

The upcoming projects demonstrate the communities' commitment to improving the quality of life and driving economic recovery. In addition, a new community center is being built in Saxen, which will modernize the local infrastructure. Nevertheless, the Danube Bridge project faces challenges as the old bridge will soon require extensive renovation work, which could result in a three-month total closure in 2028.