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Renovated sports hall in Toitenwinkel: modernization for the community!
In Rostock, the sports hall in Toitenwinkel was modernized to promote sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Renovated sports hall in Toitenwinkel: modernization for the community!
The city of Rostock recently opened a renovated sports hall on Pablo-Picasso-Straße in Toitenwinkel. The hall, which dates back to the 1980s, is now equipped with modern sports equipment, underfloor heating and an acoustic ceiling. Particularly pleasing: a photovoltaic system will ensure a sustainable energy supply in the future. With renovation costs of around 4.9 million euros, of which 1.34 million euros came from the state's urban development funding, significant investments were made here to upgrade the location for use by the Baltic School, the Coastal School, the "An den Weiden" elementary school and numerous clubs. These facilities offer a wide range of sports, ranging from basketball and martial arts to volleyball and badminton.
The celebratory event not only gave reason to celebrate the renovation that has already been completed, but it was also announced that another sports hall next to the hall that has now been handed over will also be modernized. Fortunately, more detailed information about the new renovation is already available: construction work will begin in July and completion of the new hall is planned for spring 2027. In addition, a new functional building will be built that will further improve the usage options. This renovation is the tenth and currently last as part of the “Northeast Sports Facility Renovation Program” in Toitenwinkel and Dierkow, like NDR reported.
Sports facilities as social infrastructure
Sports facilities are considered an elementary part of the social infrastructure and not only contribute to promoting health, but also to social integration and community building. In order to take this concern into account, the federal government supports cities and municipalities in developing their sports infrastructure in a sustainable and modern way through special programs such as the “Investment Pact to Promote Sports Facilities”. From 2020 to 2022, many municipalities in Germany were able to benefit from these funds to reduce renovation backlogs and significantly improve the quality of stay in sports facilities. Urban development funding explains that well-equipped and barrier-free sports facilities are essential for sustainable urban development.
The numerous goals of the investment pact include creating equal living conditions, strengthening social cohesion and promoting the health of the population. The aim is to sustainably secure well-being and employment in the municipalities even after the economic challenges brought about by the corona pandemic Saarland further.
However, anyone who is thinking about renovating or building a sports hall should note that the investment pact expires on December 31, 2022. Applications have no longer been possible since 2023, but funding for existing measures is secured until 2026. This temporary end could prove challenging for many communities seeking to further expand social infrastructure.
The new sports hall in Toitenwinkel will certainly make a valuable contribution to improving local sports opportunities and at the same time increase the quality of life of local residents. A good reason to look forward to the upcoming renovations and associated improvements!