Festering Problems in Saxony-Anhalt: Soaring Swimming Pool Repair Debt
Unaddressed demands for funding in the construction and maintenance of swimming pools are escalating - Escalating Financial Pressure in Swimming Pools' Development
Swimming pool repair costs in Saxony-Anhalt continue to pile up, with the repair backlog reaching an alarming figure of approximately 280 million euros last year. This revelation came from a minor inquiry by the Left Party faction in the state parliament, as reported by the Ministry of the Interior, which gathered data from the responsible municipalities.
Outdoor pools, which are classified as voluntary tasks for municipalities, are a significant contributor to this mounting debt. These municipalities can seek funding from various programs, as previously reported by MDR.
The Left faction’s spokesman for local politics, Andreas Henke, put it succinctly, "The state government is still ignoring the significant repair backlog for swimming and outdoor pools in the state. Municipalities are being abandoned to deal with the increasingly deteriorated pools. The current repair backlog is at least 284 million euros, but the state government hasn't accounted for all pools that require repairs. The actual demand is undoubtedly higher."
- Swimming pools in disrepair
- Hefty repair backlog in Saxony-Anhalt
- Municipalities burdened with pool maintenance costs
- Funding programs for pool repairs available
- Current backlog estimate of 284 million euros (approximate)
- Real demand for repairs likely higher than current estimate
- To address the hefty repair backlog in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left faction suggests a review of the community policy, focusing on providing financial assistance and investing in vocational training programs for local workers, to ensure efficient and cost-effective swimming pool maintenance and repairs.
- In the context of the mounting pool repair costs, it might be beneficial for municipalities to consider diversifying their income streams, such as investing in real-estate ventures, to generate surplus funds for maintaining and improving the conditions of their public facilities like swimming pools.
