Financial injections for the stadium company and Wiener Hof in Offenbach

Financial injections for the stadium company and Wiener Hof in Offenbach

The most recent meeting of the Offenbach city council revealed the financial differences between the Wiener Hof and the football stadium. While the Bieberer Berg stadium company (SBB) urgently needs financial support, measures have been taken to ensure liquidity. Despite broad support for financial aid, there is also criticism, particularly from Ofa (Offenbach for all), which called for a comprehensive restructuring concept.

The renovation of the Wiener Hof presents the city with financial challenges. Mayor Felix Schwenke admitted that mistakes had been made in dealing with city real estate. In particular, he criticized the previous approach as being too careless, especially at the Viennese court. The cost of renovating the Wiener Hof has been inadequately estimated, and the current situation may require demolition and new construction rather than renovation.

Schwenke emphasized that financial support for the stadium was unavoidable in order to avoid future problems. However, the future of the Wiener Hof remains uncertain and the city even reserves the right to sell it. In the past, urban properties have been neglected, which could now lead to lengthy renovation or demolition measures.

The mayor aims to learn from the mistakes of the past and develop better strategies for dealing with city real estate. A detailed cost estimate for the future of the Wiener Hof is expected in mid-May, which will influence further political discussion. Despite austerity constraints, it is crucial to adequately maintain city properties to avoid long-term financial burdens.