Huge damage in the Neubrandenburg sports park: sauna is threatened with closure!

Huge damage in the Neubrandenburg sports park: sauna is threatened with closure!

Rüdiger Otto, operator of the Otto Sports Park in Neubrandenburg, is confronted with significant damage resulting from an undetected crack in the sauna area. The damage, which became apparent in May this year, was traced to calcified and porous pipes that were allowing wastewater to seep into the plant's floor. Despite multiple pressure measurements by various companies, the crack remained undetected, which now requires extensive renovation.

The entire sauna area must be torn out and completely renovated. Otto, who opened the sports park 26 years ago after reunification and invested a total of 3 million euros in the construction and 300,000 euros in the sauna area, now sees himself in a difficult situation. The insurance company refuses to cover the costs of the necessary renovation, which is why Otto has already hired lawyers. If the situation does not improve, the sauna area could be permanently closed.

Customer support

Despite the sauna area being closed, customers were able to redeem their vouchers and 10-ticket cards. However, refunds of the purchase price are not possible for legal reasons. Many customers show solidarity with the sports park and hope that the sauna area will be renovated soon using insurance money.

The current situation makes it clear how important it is to adhere to safety measures and regular checks in public sauna facilities. According to experts, accidents in the sauna can have various causes, such as slipping or improper infusions. Operators are obliged to take safety precautions to minimize possible risks to visitors. This could be important in Otto’s case, particularly when it comes to liability issues.

Liability issues and safety standards

Liability for accidents in the sauna depends on the individual case. An operator is only liable to a limited extent if safety precautions such as emergency switches and regular checks are in place. In Rüdiger Otto's situation, the type of damage and its causes could also have an impact on his liability. As a rule, a wet floor does not represent a neglect of the traffic safety obligation, so falls caused by this are not considered a reason for liability.

The responsible authorities rely on compliance with safety standards, such as emergency switches and fire grilles. Obligation of supervision and duty of care are further points that operators must take into account, especially given the health risks associated with a sauna visit.

The situation at Sportpark Otto highlights the challenges that operators of leisure and recreational facilities face. The combination of financial burdens and the need to ensure visitor safety requires quick and effective action.

Northern Courier reports that existing problems highlight the need for preventive maintenance measures in the industry. Information and safety instructions, such as those on Sauna time can help both visitors and operators avoid accidents and minimize health risks.