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Severe water damage: Michendorf school struggles for quick help
Severe water damage to the Michendorf elementary school campus hinders school operations; Renovation is expected to last until 2026.
Severe water damage: Michendorf school struggles for quick help
In Michendorf, severe water damage is causing excitement and inconvenience. The new building of the primary school campus on Meisenweg, which only opened at the beginning of the school year in late summer, is affected. In particular, the ground floor of the extension and the new cafeteria must now be temporarily closed. As maz-online.de reports, the cause of the damage was discovered during work in the cafeteria kitchen: a leak in a water pipe behind a drywall slowly but surely making the walls wet.
The situation escalated when water leaked from electrical outlets and spread across the floor. It now remains unclear whether an installation error or a material defect is responsible for this problem, since everything was newly installed. Initial estimates suggest that the damage could amount to a six-figure sum. Insurance experts have already been commissioned to determine the exact amount of damage.
Fuss about school operations
The effects of the water damage are clearly noticeable. Four large rooms in the extension, including three after-school rooms and a library room, are no longer usable for the time being. In order to maintain after-school operations, the after-school children have to move into a modular house. The new kitchen and cafeteria are also currently not available, which has required a return to the old kitchen. A new dining room was set up in the old school complex to distribute food.
Repairing the damage is expected to take at least three months, which could impact school until after the 2026 winter break. Drying the floor and walls is a top priority, but dismantling the screed could extend the process even further. These unexpected challenges are causing unrest in school and after-school care operations, which have had to accept so many restrictions in recent years.
It remains to be seen how the situation will ultimately develop. However, one thing is certain: those responsible have a major task ahead of them in resolving the effects of this incident and restoring smooth school operations. The issue of water damage will certainly be in the focus of the school community and the local media for some time to come.