New MCI building: Big shows interest in Innsbruck's project

New MCI building: Big shows interest in Innsbruck's project

The lengthy discussion about the new construction of the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) could have taken a positive turning point. Contrary to the initial reports that explained a rejection by the Federal Real Estate Society (BIG), this is still interested in the implementation of the project.

The MCI project, which has been in the focus of state and city politics for years, recently fought with rapidly increasing construction costs. The politically responsible, including the state councilor Georg Dornauer from the SPÖ responsible for building construction, selected the BIG as a potential partner for construction. In a current exchange with big representatives in Vienna, Dornauer expressed himself optimistic about the progress of the negotiations. "We are in excellent negotiations and discussions," he told ORF Tirol.

negotiations and cooperation

The BIG confirmed on request that these conversations are perceived as "constructive". An important prerequisite is now the formal transfer of the building law by the city of Innsbruck, which has the property. Mayor Johannes Anzengruber emphasized that the city was positive about the blueprint and would do everything possible to ensure the feasibility. "We are due to the fact that the MCI can be built at the planned location and we will contribute everything to it," says Anzengruber.

Nevertheless, there is a responsibility for the progress of negotiations in the country. Anzengruber pointed out that the country's decision on the course of the negotiations with the BIG was decisive. He explained that the city was ready to drive the plan forward, but now the Initiative from the country was necessary.

financing models for the new building

For Dornauer there are justified hopes that the BIG will accept the order. He speaks for a rented purchase model in which the financing is borne by rent payments in the first few years, while the country would receive the option over the next 30 to 50 years to buy the building. "Nothing would actually stand in the way of the MCI building," said the State Council. In the past, however, such hopes have been expressed several times, so that the skepticism of many observers is understandable.

The discussion about the construction of the MCI remains exciting. While the political actors appear optimistic, many stakeholders are waiting for specific results. The success of the current negotiations could be crucial for the further course and the final implementation of the new building.

More Details on this topic offer current reports on tirol.orf .