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Greifswald in crisis mode: Shipyard and school trouble alert the city!
Doctoral student Menzel-Barbara, expulsions from school and the salvage of the wooden ship Nordland III characterize the news from Western Pomerania-Greifswald.
Greifswald in crisis mode: Shipyard and school trouble alert the city!
There are currently some exciting developments on the agenda in Greifswald. The city recently initiated the removal of the wreckage of the sunken wooden ship “Nordland III”. This historic ship, which sank during a storm in the Baltic Sea in October 2023, must now be dismantled on land and disposed of. The order for this came from the Ministry of the Environment because the wreck poses a real safety risk after the melting ice and flood waters. However, it remains unclear who will cover the expected disposal costs of 750,000 euros, as the owner of the ship is not known. The [Ostsee-Zeitung](https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-greifswald/greifswald/ein-leben-auf-der-ueberholspur-themen-euro- Schaden-im-bt-club-nordland-iii-wird-abgewrackt-5ANDNPOUBNFOJPUD2U36UYGRL4.html) reports on this.
The “Nordland III” has been standing in Wiek am Land for months after the city of Greifswald objected to an official request to remove it. The disputes between the city and the Western Pomerania State Office for Agriculture and the Environment (StALU) dragged on for several months. A ruling by the administrative court on September 9, 2024 rejected most of the city's applications and obliged it to remove the wreck by October 15, 2024 at the latest. The reason: It is feared that parts of the ship could endanger the coastal defense systems, especially the barrage, during a storm surge.
Another problem sign in Greifswald
But it's not just the wreck that's a topic of conversation in the region. The BT Club in Greifswald is again struggling with water damage after heavy rain on July 21st and 22nd - the third strange incident in just one year. The causes are varied, but the inadequate ditch system, which cannot drain away enough rainwater, is seen as the main problem. The club's operators and the local wastewater works are working together to find solutions, especially since increasing surface sealing in the city is a serious problem.
But there is also news beyond the city limits: In Lubmin, a general store that has operated a post office for five years is closing its doors at the end of the year. The reason is rent increases and a noticeable decline in sales. This means that the residents of Lubmin will have to travel to Greifswald or Wolgast for their postal transactions in the future. Mayor Axel Vogt plans to meet with post office representatives to discuss possible solutions and ensure supplies for citizens.
Education and challenges
Meanwhile, an incident at the Greifswald fishing school is causing a stir: two students have appealed against their expulsions from school after a video emerged showing a presumably right-wing extremist gesture. The incident occurred during a school trip to the Auschwitz concentration camp and has already led to a successful court verdict. One student was able to get his expulsion overturned before the administrative court; Now the case will soon be decided before the Higher Administrative Court.
The developments in Greifswald clearly show how closely local events are connected to the community. It remains to be hoped that solutions will be found to overcome the challenges surrounding the environment, education and local infrastructure.