New school building in Emden: Fresh cafeteria and modern learning rooms within reach!

New school building in Emden: Fresh cafeteria and modern learning rooms within reach!

There has been a lot of momentum at the Fruchtburg primary school in Emden. After a decade in the caretaker's house and over a year and a half in the container where students ate their lunch, this unconventional era is coming to an end. When the new building opens, the elementary school will receive a modern cafeteria, which will be operational from the fall break of 2023. This means that the decision has been made that the previous food containers will soon be history. NWZonline reports that Construction and project manager Anna Krasnianska presented the current status of the construction work to the city's operations committee.

The newly built extension to the primary school has an impressive gross floor area of ​​approx1,750 square metersand will be constructed in the southeastern area of ​​the existing building. The new rooms will be directly connected to the existing foyer. The main entrance will also be moved to the Sielweg side, which should improve access to the school for all users. Barrier-free access will be available from summer 2024. The city of Emden emphasizes that the cafeteria has space forup to 150 eaters in two shiftswill offer and will be equipped with a modern kitchen using the Cook & Chill method.

Construction progress and planning

The interior work is currently in full swing: drywall, tiling, painting, electrical and plumbing installations are in progress. The exterior facade is almost complete, and work on the exterior facilities, including the entrances to the new building, is scheduled to be completed by September 2023. The planting work will take place in September and October, which should create an inviting atmosphere.

Not to be forgotten: the energy-saving renovation of the old building will begin after the new building is completed, with the aim of having everything completed by the end of 2027. For this large-scale project, a total of15 million eurosinvested, with the building application for the renovation of the old building to be submitted by July 18, 2023. This means that some classes will have to move during the work, but the teaching containers that have already been provided are equipped with fast internet so that the students do not have to go without a modern, digital learning environment.

Future prospects

The new auditorium will not only serve as a meeting place, it will also accommodate up to 199 people. This will strengthen the school community and create numerous opportunities for events. With these measures, the city of Emden is showing great commitment to a forward-looking expansion of its school offerings and the creation of modern learning environments. A look at similar projects shows that Investments in educational institutions are of great importance in order to promote contemporary educational standards.

After the renovation, the Fruchtburg elementary school will be optimally tailored to the needs of the students. The planned use of geothermal energy also ensures increased energy efficiency of the new building. Emden is likely to be well on its way to creating a school environment that not only meets modern requirements, but is also well prepared for future generations.