Gardener's house in Bork: Decay or new life for the historical jewel?

Gardener's house in Bork: Decay or new life for the historical jewel?

The gardener's house on Netteberger Straße in Bork is still under the shadow of decay. Construction work on the historically valuable building has been at a standstill for some time. Loud Ruhr News The city cannot speed up the necessary work because the builder is currently not available. Recently the door to the gardener's house was open for a few days, but has now been closed again.

The old gardener's house had previously been for sale for a long time without finding a buyer. But now the building has a new owner who has scrapped the original plans for renovation. Instead, there are new ideas for using the gardener's house, like this Dorsten newspaper reported. The gardener's house was originally built by a mine director, who at the same time had the surrounding park created.

New plans for the gardener's house

The current owner's new plans include the construction of four semi-detached houses. A glass connection is planned between the historic gardener's house and the new building. To implement these projects, an exchange takes place with the forestry authority. This aspect is crucial to obtain the necessary permits and ensure that new buildings are in harmony with the surrounding area.

The group of residents and interested parties are following the developments with mixed feelings. While some welcome the interest in reviving the Gardener's House, others express concern about the progressive deterioration of the listed building. Sooner progress would be desirable in order to protect the gardener's house from further damage and to secure its historical significance in the region.