New fire brigade location in Bottrop: Modernization of the rescue units!

New fire brigade location in Bottrop: Modernization of the rescue units!

Bottrop is facing a comprehensive redesign of its fire and rescue station. The previous guard on Hans-Sachs-Straße, in operation for over 50 years, is no longer up to date and too small. Therefore, the decision was made to plan a new guard in order to meet the needs of the fire brigade and the emergency services. According to bottroper Zeitung , the construction start for the ambitious project may be planned for the year 2028 or 2029, with a subsequent completion within five years.

The Building and Transport Committee decided to award the planning services to the "AGN- Niederberghaus & Partner GmbH" office in December. The total costs for the planning amount to 7,392,367 euros. The location of the new guard is set up on a arable area near the Marienhospital on Josef-Albers-Straße. There, the fire station is to be built on an area of ​​around 12,000 m², the fire brigade, emergency services and the control center should combine under one roof.

planned functions and sustainable construction method

The planned premises will also include areas for the volunteer fire brigade, the youth fire brigade, the professional fire brigade as well as training and sports facilities. In addition, special requirements such as a respiratory protection workshop, a preparation route and a exercise courtyard are provided. Another important aspect is the desired sustainable construction. The city of Bottrop plans to minimize space consumption and to ensure the preservation of the small forest at the location. Innovative measures such as green roofs with photovoltaic systems and faith greening are also part of the concept.

A great focus of the city is on the minimization of sealed areas, which should contribute to an ecological design of the project. The technical deputy Klaus Müller is optimistic about the schedule, even if a judgment by the Higher Administrative Court of Münster, which declared twelve stipulations of the state development plan to be ineffective, has uncertainties. "We do not believe that these changes will lead to significant delays," said Müller.

Current planning and traffic measures

The current development planning of the property includes important traffic aspects that are coordinated together with streets.nrw and local public transport. These measures are crucial to create optimal access to the new guard. The tender for the planning services, which is classified as a general public administration under the Bottrop CHF, was initiated on October 04, 2023. There is currently an electronic offer for the award, which indicates a transparent handling.

The procedure for planning and allocating the construction work refers to outdoor facilities, the development of the site and the adjustments of the adjacent roads. The detailed care and maintenance plan is crucial to receive these new infrastructures in the long term. Current information on the step-by-step planning can be found in PDF-Document of Bottrop

Overall, this project shows how seriously the city of Bottrop takes the future of its emergency and emergency services. With modern architecture and ecological approaches, the new fire station should not only be functional, but also a model for sustainable construction projects in the region.