Cycling hall in Schwerin: A million-dollar project for the future!

Cycling hall in Schwerin: A million-dollar project for the future!

A lot is happening in the area of ​​cycling in Schwerin! The construction of the new cycling hall, a central project to strengthen cycling in the city, is in full swing. Olympic champion Stefan Nimke and world champion Lea-Sophie Friedrich laid the foundations of their careers here, and other talents will soon be able to train in this innovative hall. With a total volume of 25 million euros, the project is being financed by the city of Schwerin, the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the federal government, with the state contributing the largest share at 16 million euros. The city has also decided on an annual subsidy of 50,000 euros for operating costs in order to ensure the sustainable use of the hall Schwerin-lokal.de.

But planning and implementation are not without challenges. During the construction phase, the costs rose from the originally estimated 22.7 million euros to 25 million euros, which is a thorn in the side of the local Greens. Despite this criticism, the foundation stone was laid last year with Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD), and progress is now visible - the shell construction has already been completed and the structure rests on 339 concrete piles.

Construction progress and possible uses

The inner field of the hall, with its impressive dimensions of 118 x 68 meters, will be equipped with a 250-meter-long cycle track. The special cycle track surface made from spruce that has matured for eight years ensures optimal training conditions. But it's not just cyclists who get their money's worth here: the hall is also designed for other sports such as handball, volleyball and badminton. Sports high schools can also benefit from this modern facility during school hours Schwerin.news.

Steel construction work will begin in October with the aim of having the hall covered by the end of the year. The first rounds of training are expected to take place in the middle of next year. However, there are also open questions, such as financing in the event of any further cost increases and compliance with the construction project's carbon footprint. An exciting time for Schwerin and cycling!

The context of sustainable sports facilities

The discussions at the 2nd German Sports Facility Day are also related to this development. The challenges and prospects of sustainable and barrier-free sports facilities in Germany were discussed here. It was expressed that the new cycling hall in Schwerin is part of a larger vision of further developing sporting infrastructure against the background of ecological, social and economic criteria dbs-npc.de.

The local community is showing great interest in the hall, which will not only be a place for training and competitions, but also contribute to the promotion of young sports in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. With various possible uses and a clear focus on the future of the sports infrastructure, the cycling hall offers many perspectives - both for athletes and for the entire region.