Neuwied renovates historical town hall: one step into the future!

Neuwied renovates historical town hall: one step into the future!

The city of Neuwied faces a major challenge: the extensive renovation of the historic town hall, which is scheduled to begin in 2024. The aim of these measures is the both optical and structural and energetic improvement of the listed building. This is necessary because there have been considerable structural defects in recent years, in particular leaks on the roof and on the facade. Moisture damage has already left noticeable effects and experts have identified urgent need for action. Therefore, it was decided to treat the roof renovation as a priority before the facade is tackled, as TV Mittelrhein

The planned measures include the facade renovation, the renewal of the roof and the exchange of the leaky windows. Last but not least, the fire protection system of the town hall is also examined. The first reports already show deficits in the fire protection doors and scraps. The total cost of the renovation is estimated at around 1.1 million euros, as well as the NR-KURIER

preparations and execution

The construction execution will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. First, the roof structure is renovated and prepared for a possible photovoltaic system. Afterwards, in the first quarter of 2026, the memory of the facade and the exchange of the windows, which date from the 1980s and are no longer up to date, follows up to date.

A common scaffolding for the roof and facade is used for the implementation of the renovation measures to save time and costs. The goal is a general optical upgrading of the town hall and ensuring its energetic future viability. In addition, the city plans to check different variants for the future use of the building, whereby the most economically sensible option is that all previous users, including the library, the registry office and the business development, should remain in the building.

commitment to monument protection

Mayor Jan Uninig emphasizes the historical importance of the town hall and its role as a place of lived city history. This is also reflected in the city's commitment to reduce the investment backlog in public buildings and at the same time maintain historical substance. In order to make the renovation measures energetically and ecologically sensible, advice from experts plays a crucial role. André Huskobla, a specialist for energetic renovations of listed buildings, emphasizes that the observance of monument protection guidelines is crucial to preserve the characteristic features of the town hall.

Energetic renovation is becoming increasingly important, especially in the face of increasing energy costs and the desire to reduce energy costs. Huskobla supports the application for funding and combines its expertise in energy efficiency with the passion for the preservation of historical buildings. "Professional energetic renovation can significantly increase the value of monument real estate," says Huskobla.

The city administration and its website as well as the telephone number 02631-8020 are available for further information on the renovation.