Bundeswehr plans to buy up in Holtenau - what does that mean for Kiel?

Bundeswehr plans to buy up in Holtenau - what does that mean for Kiel?

Holtenau, Deutschland - In Kiel, the mail is currently going! The Bundeswehr plans to buy back the area of ​​the naval winner 5 in Holtenau, which causes plenty of excitement in politics and business. This step is all the more surprising because the area was only acquired in 2020 for a whopping 30 million euros. Mayor Ulf Kämpfer (SPD) had given great hopes in the development of the area at the time, which should consist of almost 2,000 residential and commercial units. Now the question arises how to proceed!

fighter is determined to act as an assistant for the long -term development perspectives of Kiel. His appeal to the Bundeswehr and the Ministry of Defense: Fair negotiations lead to taking into account the interests of the city and not only to see Holtenau-Ost as a location alternative. Finally, there are other areas in Kiel, such as the former Max Rubner Institute and the Belvedere barracks, which could be attractive for the military.

a project with big episodes

The Kiel Chamber of Commerce and Industry has an understanding of the security policy conditions, but sees Holtenau-Ost as the central part of an urban development project with enormous importance. The uncertainty about the use of the area creates a headache for many companies and investors. An immediate perspective for replacement areas therefore call for those responsible in the Kiel company association. The owner association Haus & Grund Kiel also speaks for a combination of military and urban use.

The area on the former “Unterland” of the naval base base has a lot of potential: over 100 buildings and bunkers and a track connection make the area an attractive location for many projects. According to NDR An expansion of its naval location and sees a suitable place in Holtenau. These measures could get the largest urban development project in Schleswig-Holstein, which is also taken into account in the planning of the city of Kiel.

A look into the future

The mayor remains optimistic and open to discussions with the Bundeswehr. These conversations are to be conducted openly, with the aim of finding a solution that takes into account both the city's living space requirements and the needs of the Bundeswehr. A conclusion of the negotiations by the end of the year will be targeted, so that clarity is created about the future use of the site.

In order to strengthen the security policy situation in the north, Joachim Krause from the University of Kiel also demands strengthening air defense and the naval skills. Another aspect that should not be underestimated in the conversations between the city and the Bundeswehr.

The citizens of Kiel: So inside can be excited to see how the situation will develop. There are many interests at stake, and the next few months could be crucial for the future of Holtenau and all of Kiel. The course are now set!

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