Rehetobel announces construction of parking deck and new sports fields!

Rehetobel announces construction of parking deck and new sports fields!

The municipality of Rehetobel is planning to build a new two-story parking deck and multifunctional sports fields in order to counteract the shortage of parking spaces in the village center and the need for sports facilities. These measures are of great importance for the community as many front gardens have already been converted into parking spaces and the existing parking spaces are not sufficient to meet the growing demands. Loud Appenzeller newspaper The parking deck will offer space for a total of 85 cars, with 45 of these spaces having already been sold and space also being provided for 6 to 7 mobile homes.

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin next summer. The parking deck will be built near a multi-purpose building. In order to increase traffic safety, especially at events, the new parking spaces are designed so that a hall could be built on them. However, there are currently no plans for a roof for the new sports field. If construction starts successfully, the parking deck could be used as early as 2026.

Sports fields and leisure activities

The new sports field will cover a total area of ​​1000 square meters and offer various sports facilities, including two playing fields, one of which is designed as a football pitch. There is also a climbing wall and an all-purpose room that can function as a kiosk. These multifunctional facilities will help promote sporting activities in the community and offer citizens new leisure opportunities, such as Sports field world reported.

In addition, all parking spaces in the new parking deck will be prepared for e-charging stations. Access to the upper parking level is regulated by a barrier and parking regulations are currently being developed to ensure smooth operation. It is important that a technical report is submitted to the canton in order to avoid possible traffic disruptions from the outset.

Costs and financing

The estimated project costs amount to 3.1 million francs, with the investment requirement for the municipality being 1.38 million francs. With the implementation of this project, the municipality aims to not only improve the parking situation, but also to meet the requirements of sporting activities, which makes a significant contribution to the quality of life of citizens.

With the upcoming construction and the expanded sports offerings, Rehetobel will not only offer its residents better leisure activities, but also increase the attractiveness of the community as a place to live.