Swimming pools in Wangerland remain open despite bankruptcy!

Swimming pools in Wangerland remain open despite bankruptcy!

Wangerland, Deutschland - The swimming pools in Wangerland remain open for the time being despite the current insolvency situation. With this good news, Wangerland Touristik GmbH, a subsidiary of the municipality of Wangerland, has informed the public. The seawater indoor pool in Hooksiel, the Friesland Therme in Horumersiel and the Thalasso Sea Spa are affected by the bankruptcy, which was triggered by the high costs for the construction of the Thalasso Sea Spa, which rose to 23 million euros. Originally, only 8 million euros were planned, which is why the operation of the swimming pools is considered economically necessary to secure the existing jobs. The DLRG training and school swimming can also continue to take place, which is of great importance for many young swimmers: in the region in the region, especially in times when the number of safe swimmers drops and dramatic accidents have to be avoided, reports ndr .

The Wilhelmshaven District Court ordered the provisional self -administration of Wangerland Touristik GmbH on June 26, 2025. This means that the company is now going through a structured renovation process, with the management remains responsible despite the bankruptcy application. Attorney Michael Waculik takes over the accompaniment of the process as a provisional administrator. "A clear plan with several alternative scenarios is being followed," said Managing Director Torsten Riedel. The WTG has already worked on a comprehensive renovation concept, which is to be implemented under the protection of the bankruptcy code. Initial discussions on the stabilization of the company are already underway, whereby the municipality is actively involved and supports the steps, informed Wangerland Touristik .

an urgent problem

The challenge in front of which the bathrooms are in Wangerland is not an isolated case. In Germany, the renovation backlog in swimming pools remains an urgent topic - around 50% of the swimming pools are in need of renovation. Many of them have to close permanently due to financial bottlenecks. The bathing alliance Germany is also demanding nationwide support here. Because the numbers are alarming: According to a Forsa survey, 20% of the children cannot swim, while 58% of primary school children cannot swim safely during the transition to secondary schools. An urgent need for action, which is also important in Wangerland, since the safe swimming training of young people must be secured here, the ZDF .

In order to meet these challenges, the bathing alliance requires a comprehensive investment program. A proposal provides for a billion euros to be provided for the construction and renovation of swimming pools every year over twelve years. In addition, grants for new buildings, energetic renovations and digitization are necessary to improve the dilapidated state of many swimming pools.

the way forward

Wangerland Touristik GmbH is therefore not only facing critical financial challenges, but also the opportunity to create a sustainable future through clever decisions and support. The municipality is optimistic and is ready to actively support the renovation initiatives in order to ensure both the location and the training of future swimmers: inside Wangerland. A goal that is important to both the DLRG and the bath alliance and that must be achieved.