Water pipe break in IGS sports hall: still unclear!
Water pipe break in IGS sports hall: still unclear!
in the sports hall of the integrated comprehensive school (IGS) Wilhelmshaven, which is located on Friedenstrasse, the drying work after a water pipe break that occurred on May 21st. Due to the pipe break, the hall has been quiet for more than a month, and the amount of damage remains unclear even after that time. City spokeswoman Julia Muth explained that water is still accumulating in the hall in pump -up quantities. It only makes sense to remedy the situation if the extent of the damage is determined, for which the hall floor is currently open in several places in order to promote drying and carry out examinations.
What are the consequences for school operations and club sport? The lessons in lower secondary level had to be dropped since May 22, 2025, while five and six have been set up for the age of five and six. Oral Abitur exams and study days for the upper level took place as planned. Mobile toilets were organized in order to counter the inconvenience of water damage, and the lunch catering should also be ensured. Finally, the urban self -operation found GGS that the changing areas and showers have already been successfully drained, while the area under the hall floor is still filled with water.
drying measures and challenges
pumping and drying the water are elaborate. In this way, the effects on the hall floor and the substructure to complete drying remain unclear. The Wilhelmshaven fire brigade supported the first measures to remove the water, but the exact costs and the duration of the blocking still have to be determined. The North Frostarena nevertheless remains unaffected by the damage, which indicates a certain relief for club sport.
In such cases, immediate measures are crucial to avoid consequential damage. Experts advise you to switch off the water supply immediately in the event of damage and, if necessary, apply emergency seals. Opening windows can also help to replace moist air for dry ones if the weather allows it. As can be seen in this case, the examination and elimination of possible microbial loads is essential, since these can occur after improper drying. In order to make the drying process effectively, targeted examinations and risk assessment are required.The city administration is optimistic that the necessary measures will help to quickly put the hall back into a usable condition, even if the exact duration of the restrictions remains uncertain. An extensive look at the storage and estimate of the drying will ensure that future water damage can be avoided. nwz online reports that the city continues to work on various scenarios in order to quickly bring school and club sport back to the usual hall. Further information on drying technology and the recommended measures can be found on iBo.at where detailed advice is given on the necessary steps.
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