ARAL petrol station Bad Münstereifel: Finally open again!

ARAL petrol station Bad Münstereifel: Finally open again!

After more than three and a half years of closure, the Aral petrol station in Bad Münstereifel is finally to be opened again. The reopening is planned for the course of February 2025. This reports radio euskirchen . The long closure of the petrol station was a result of the devastating flood disaster in July 2021, which the region hit hard. The opening not only improves the supply situation for the residents, but also new services are offered, including a new shop, modern petrol pumps and an updated car wash.

Dramatic damage has occurred in Bad Münstereifel since the flood. It is estimated that the total damage amounts to over 177 million euros. These numbers include not only the petrol station, but also the infrastructure concerned, the 29 urban buildings, more than 100 streets, 81 business routes, 45 bridges and almost 3,900 water points. In addition, many of the city's 380 monuments were affected. According to Bad Münstereifel Price increases adjusted to 135 million euros in January 2023.

reconstruction and funding

On March 29, a reconstruction plan was unanimously decided by the city council of the city of Bad Münstereifel. This plan is the basis for applying for funding from the Cologne district government. The largest cost point is road construction measures that are estimated with a total of 21.7 million euros. For example, 2.4 million euros are scheduled for Kölner Strasse, while the reconstruction of the city archive has 17.5 million euros.

In addition, 10.3 million euros are planned for the construction of the fire department in Bad Münstereifel. In total, experts have recorded more than 1,000 municipal damage that require extensive restoration. The creation of a functioning public service and reliable infrastructure is essential for returning to normal in the city.

effects on the population

The lack of a petrol station between the core city and Iversheim has severely restricted the mobility of the residents. The upcoming reopening of the Aral petrol station is therefore considered an important step towards normality. It is not only urgently needed as a supply point, but is also a sign of hopeful reconstruction after the flood disaster.

In the entire region, people are affected and show a lot of understanding of the challenges that the reconstruction brings. The city of Bad Münstereifel is determined to continue to take this path and gradually revive the city center.

The extensive information about the flood damage and the reconstruction plans for Bad Münstereifel can also be found in a report by the Federal Government, which is accessible via this link: Federal Government .