Demolition of the gabled house: Is the North Sea coming back to Delmenhorst?

Demolition of the gabled house: Is the North Sea coming back to Delmenhorst?

There are currently some changes underway in Delmenhorst that not only affect the cityscape, but are also important for the local population. A central point are the plans to demolish the old gabled house at Langen Straße 110, where the popular fish restaurant “Nordsee” has been located for many years. Weser-Kurier reports that the building has been under monument protection for almost a year, but the owner is planning to demolish it. Friedrich Werner, senior head of the Werner administration, sees little worth protecting in the old building and describes it as “old, obstructed and unsuitable”. The plan is to relocate the “North Sea” again in a new, modern residential and commercial building.

The city administration must now decide, in consultation with the monument authorities, whether the demolition will be approved. This could be of great relevance for future urban development, as the preservation of old buildings is often linked to the aim of preserving special characteristics and historical values ​​of a city. The city's lower monument protection authority, part of the building regulations department, is the contact person for questions about monument protection and offers advice for owners, as described below delmenhorst.de can be read.

Drinking water contamination in schools

As plans to demolish a historic building are underway, another news story is causing concern in the city. During routine checks, coliform bacteria were discovered in the drinking water of three schools in Delmenhorst. The city administration strongly advises boiling tap water before drinking or cooking. This measure was taken to prevent possible health risks. Fortunately, no cases of illness due to the contaminated water have been reported to date.

The municipal utilities are currently still looking for the cause of the contamination, but so far without success. To disinfect drinking water, chlorine was added to kill germs. If there are still uncertainties, the existing boiling water requirement will remain in force for the time being in order to protect the health of citizens. Beate Hambsch, an expert from the Karlsruhe Water Management Technology Center, was also unable to provide any further information.

New train station opened

A positive event, however, is emerging with the official opening of the new Delmenhorst train station, which was inaugurated after a year-long renovation project. In the presence of numerous citizens who were entertained with free drinks and music from a one-man orchestra, Mayor Jürgen Thölke praised the historical significance of the train station for the city. The station serves around 12,000 commuters every day on their way to Bremen or Oldenburg.

With all of these changes, it is important to continue to develop the city in a future-oriented manner. Monument protection and modern construction projects must be brought into harmony. The challenges with regard to urban development, such as the need for climate-friendly construction, are also important because the city wants to live up to its responsibility regarding climate change. According to various reports, climate-friendly new buildings and renovations can reduce the energy consumption of buildings by almost half by 2050, which could encourage local governments and especially citizens to show a good hand for the future.

Investments in infrastructure and the aspect of returning nature to urban spaces are of great importance for creating a livable and affordable city. The increase in fines for waste offenders, which the finance committee recently decided, could also help to beautify the city and thus offer citizens a more attractive living environment. The path to a more sustainable city is complex and is certainly not an easy task. But there is something going on and the course has been set!