Halle-Neustadt debates permanent hearing loop for new €15M school hall
A new assembly hall is set to be built at Christian Wolff High School in Halle-Neustadt as part of a €15 million project. The facility will serve both school activities and public events, becoming a central venue for the community. Now, discussions are underway to ensure it meets accessibility needs for people with hearing impairments.
The SPD city council faction has pushed for an assessment of an induction loop system in the planned hall. Their proposal, backed by the Planning, Finance, and Procurement Committee, calls for a fixed installation rather than the mobile option initially suggested. Experts argue that a permanent system would provide more reliable hearing support.
Dr. Silke Burkert, an ENT specialist and deputy SPD faction leader, supports the fixed solution for consistent accessibility. Eric Eigendorf, chair of the SPD faction, stressed that accessibility should be standard in modern educational buildings. The city council will vote on the proposal in its upcoming Wednesday session. The new hall is designed as a multifunctional space, reinforcing its role as a key gathering point in Halle-Neustadt. While no data exists on past event numbers in the old auditorium, the facility's dual use highlights the need for inclusive design.
If approved, the induction loop system would improve access for hearing-impaired visitors at both school and public events. The city's decision will determine whether the hall adopts a permanent or temporary solution. The outcome will also set a precedent for future construction projects in Halle-Neustadt.
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