Gladbach’s Catholic kindergarten to reopen after €1.16M pest and renovation overhaul
The Catholic kindergarten Maria Himmelfahrt in Gladbach has been closed since spring due to a severe mouse infestation. The local health department's discovery of the issue led to the building's shutdown. Now, a comprehensive renovation is planned to secure the facility and restore urgently needed kindergarten places in Gladbach.
The city portal has agreed to cover 65% of the total renovation costs, amounting to 755,918 euros. The remaining 35% will be covered by other sources. The renovation work will commence during the current closure to avoid disrupting ongoing operations.
The building's problems were found to extend beyond the pest issue. The entire structure is outdated and in urgent need of renovation, with total costs estimated at around 1.16 million euros. Mayor Peter Jung has emphasized the city's support for the renovation, stating that ensuring children and families have access to a well-equipped kindergarten is a priority. Initially, a new building was considered, but the urgent need for kindergarten places makes a renovation the more immediate solution. The goal is to secure the facility in the long term and restore the kindergarten places as soon as possible.
The renovation of the Catholic kindergarten Maria Himmelfahrt in Gladbach is set to begin, with the city portal covering a significant portion of the costs. The renovation will address the building's outdated structure and the recent mouse infestation, ensuring the kindergarten can reopen and provide much-needed places for children in Gladbach.
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