Booking high school: 34 million euros for the school dream!

Booking high school: 34 million euros for the school dream!

The school landscape in Buchen has taken a significant step forward: the renovation and expansion of the Buchener Gymnasium (BGB) has now been successfully completed. With total costs of around 34 million euros, a large chunk of infrastructural improvements was realized, which not only strengthens school infrastructure, but also promotes school sports in the region. In addition, the renovation of the sports and arcade will cost around 7 million euros, which shows that investments are made in the future of educational institutions. This hall also has an important place in school sports and club work, which is particularly noteworthy here.

The challenges are not insignificant. Mayor Norbert Rippberger from Mudau has expressed concerns about the financial burden on the urban budget, especially in view of the high costs. Fortunately, a judgment of the Administrative Court, which was decided at the end of 2022, comes into play here. This judgment allows the city to reclaim some of the construction costs of surrounding communities. After all, the proportion of external students at the BGB is an impressive 54 percent, which brings additional financial support to the city.

A look at the financial support

The state government of Bavaria is planning to increase the grants for school authorities. Diese Erhöhung wird auch für laufende Projekte gelten und könnte somit eine willkommene Entlastung für die Kommune darstellen. These measures are in the context of the General School Building Ordinance, which regulates the principles for the construction and the requirements for school forms in Bavaria. This regulation ensures quality schooling and defines the necessary standards for the school environment, from new buildings to renovations.

Not only the city of booking uses government funding. All over Bavaria are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the school buildings throughout Bavaria. The current administrative regulation on school building funding offers important guidelines and support to ensure the maintenance and expansion of the school infrastructure. Architects in Bavaria can use resources such as the project search at the Bavarian Chamber of Architects to recognize and implement successful construction projects and planning aids.

• construction projects in Bavaria:
• New construction and renovation of schools
• Improvement of school sports facilities and school swimming pools

In the economic development of the region, in addition to schooling, the location of the companies also plays a central role. The Rhein-Neckar Chamber of Commerce and Industry is currently planning to vote for new members of the general assembly. Eight entrepreneurs from the Neckar-Odenwald district compete in order to work for securing skilled workers in medium-sized companies and economic development. The reduction of bureaucracy and the improvement of the infrastructure are points to which they attach particular importance.

Another cultural contribution to the region comes from the Museumsverein Erfatal in Hardheim. In the next month, an exhibition on Jewish life in the region will open between 1325 and 1425, after a previous exhibition that looked at the years from 1050 to 1325. These initiatives show how narrow education, culture and the local economy are connected and that all areas must be continuously promoted and developed.

For more information about school construction and school building funding in Bavaria, visit Booreberg or learn details about the shoulders of school buildings on the BildungsServer.