Groundbreaking ceremony for 6 million euro building yard in Berglen: A milestone!

Groundbreaking ceremony for 6 million euro building yard in Berglen: A milestone!

On May 23, 2025, the event took place in BerglenGroundbreaking ceremony for a new construction yardinstead, which is estimated to cost six million euros. This important event attracted around three dozen citizens who watched the official start of the new building. Former local councilor Wolfgang Onkelmann remembered the early planning that was initiated 16 years ago. The building yard is intended to play a central role in the municipal infrastructure and is part of a broader municipal development concept that also addresses the current challenges in the construction industry, particularly with regard to rising costs and falling investments in public infrastructure, such as the construction industry reported.

However, today's construction projects are not only characterized by high construction prices. In a session template Information on further detailed questions about the project was discussed. Building authority manager Rabenstein explained that earth mass balancing is provided for in the development plan in order to prepare the building yard site accordingly. Excavated earth from the surrounding area, particularly from construction areas such as Pfeiferfeld, is used to fill the area.

Technical details and challenges

An important aspect of the construction project is the planned construction of aretaining wallparallel to the L 1140, which is intended to contribute to the safety of the construction site. The building application for this wall should be submitted to the district office for approval as quickly as possible. The engineer Dr. Beck, who is involved in the project, noted that the wall will be 2.50 meters high at its highest point and 5.60 meters high from street level, with planting also planned.

The proposed earth filling measure met with approval from the local councilors; Local councilor Scherhaufer described it as sensible. However, there were also concerns about the appearance of the yard, which led to discussion of alternative locations and the transplanting of 39 trees. Although the aim is to achieve sustainable transplantation, no assurance can yet be given, which makes the course of the project somewhat more complicated.

Focus on public construction investments

The federal and state governments have faced a noticeable crisis in recent yearsReduction in their construction expenditure. Spending in this area increased since 2018, but fell by 62% by 2023. This represents a significant challenge for municipal infrastructure, as quality standards cannot be maintained with constant investments. Financing bottlenecks and the high level of debt in many federal states have jeopardized the early implementation of ambitious investment programs.

In this context, the new building yard in Berglen represents an important step in strengthening the community's infrastructure and meeting current requirements. The municipal administration and the architects, represented by Mr. Miracapillo from the ARP Stuttgart architectural partnership, emphasize the importance of the project for the municipality and the citizens, who will benefit from the improved conditions in the future.