Krottendorf-Gaisfeld: Progress in education and flood protection

Krottendorf-Gaisfeld: Progress in education and flood protection

Krottendorf-Gaisfeld remains a center for significant developments in the field of education and infrastructure. Under the leadership of the young mayorLukas VoglThere are numerous projects on the agenda that should benefit both the local population and the coming generations.

An outstanding example is the recently opened educational institution, the new kindergarten, which was put into operation on September 9th. It offers space for 60 children and is therefore an important element of the educational landscape in the region.Lukas VoglStolz said that the children mainly come from their own community. The new facility has modern rooms and an environmentally friendly photovoltaic system on the roof, which underlines its environmental friendliness.

Expansion of the educational infrastructure

In addition to kindergarten, the municipality plans further investments in schools. The middle school will receive a renovation of the acoustic ceilings and lighting in the classrooms next year. A public playground system was also implemented, with the devices from the companyAgropacwere delivered.

A new sports and leisure facility is being built in the area of ​​leisure activities. The beach volleyball court is activated again and sports equipment increase the leisure activities. The new walking and bike bridge is also valued because it improves mobility in the community.

Important security measures in flood protection

Flood protection remains a central topic, especially after the devastating floods in July.Lukas Voglemphasized the urgency to submit a reliable flood protection project to obtain permits from the Voitsberg district administration. In order to better redirect the amounts of water, it is planned to lower the Kainachinsel area and create retention rooms.

The fire brigades in the region also suffered from the flood conditions. A new emergency vehicle has already been procured, while a further new procurement of the large HLF vehicle of the Gaisfeld volunteer fire brigade is being planned. Here, costs of 400,000 to 500,000 euros are expected.

The municipality also pays a significant focus on renewable energy. Together with the neighboring communities Ligist and Söding-St. Johann becomes oneEnergy communityformed to promote the expansion of photovoltaic systems. The fiber optic expansion is also on the agenda, with A1 being awarded the contract for the implementation in Klein-Gaisfeld.

Another critical point affects the GaISFeld rail stop, which is expected to be abandoned in 2025/26. This could significantly worsen the transport connection in the region. Despite the concerns of the community, an release is considered.

There is also news about a planned gravel stone break in the municipalities of St. Martin and Ligist. The mayors of the affected communities are struggling against the project because it could lead to considerable environmental damage. A study of species protection law indicates potential threats to domestic animal species.