Excitement in Weinstadt: outdoor pools close, new pool at the stadium is coming!

Excitement in Weinstadt: outdoor pools close, new pool at the stadium is coming!

The closure of the outdoor pools in Weinstadt-Beutelsbach and Strümmellbach is currently causing a stir among citizens. The two outdoor swimming pools, which have long served as social meeting places and places for recreation, no longer have the economic viability that would be required due to their high deficits. According to author Luitgard Schaber from the Stuttgarter Nachrichten, however, the advantages of a new outdoor swimming pool planned for the stadium in Endersbach outweigh the disadvantages. Their argument suggests that the redesign and construction of a modern outdoor swimming pool could better meet the needs of the population in the long term. A new building promises not only to improve the infrastructure, but also to strengthen social cohesion in the affected areas.

The closure of the two outdoor pools not only affects the citizens of Weinstadt, but also the surrounding communities that rely on the leisure facilities. The outdoor swimming pools were particularly valued as central places of relaxation. The plan to build a new outdoor swimming pool is seen by many as a step in the right direction to offset this loss.

Federal support and funding

As part of the federal program “Renovation of municipal facilities in the areas of sport, youth and culture” (SJK), Weinstadt receives support for the construction of the new outdoor swimming pool. This program, which was launched in 2015, supports cities and municipalities in the renovation and construction of new sports facilities. By 2021, the federal government had made more than 1.54 billion euros available to support around 900 selected projects. The focus here is on social interaction and climate protection, which underlines the relevance of the initiative. According to the information from weinstadt.de, the funded measures often include energy-saving renovations and, in certain cases, new buildings in order to take today's climate protection requirements into account.

The focus of the funding program has changed since 2022, when funding came from the Climate and Transformation Fund. The current focus is on social integration and improving the energy quality of the supported facilities, which will have a positive impact on the construction of new sports facilities.

The planned construction of the outdoor swimming pool in Endersbach will not only address the dissatisfaction of the residents, but will also take into account the challenges of climate change. This development could be a milestone for Weinstadt as it has both regional and national relevance. The opportunities to promote social cohesion within the community could be significantly improved by a new, modern outdoor swimming pool.

The decision to close the existing outdoor pools and the construction of the new outdoor pool mark a significant step for the city of Weinstadt, which could represent a promising future for leisure activities in the region. It remains to be seen how citizens will ultimately react to the changes. Nevertheless, the signs point to a new beginning.