Post AG ends the lease – what happens to the sports area?

Post AG ends the lease – what happens to the sports area?

In general, it is a promising time for the sports landscape in Vienna, but important news comes from Hernals: the lease agreement with the Postal Sports Club will not be extended by Post AG. How meinkreis.at reports, it is an area at Roggendorfergasse 2 that has served as a training facility for many years and covers an area of ​​16 hectares. The rental agreement ends in 2027, which means that there will be a tender for the area afterwards.

The decision not to renew the lease raises questions. However, Post AG has emphasized that the area should continue to be used as a sports facility. The district is committed to finding a solution for all parties, with the preservation of sports clubs and the promotion of youth sports being the top priority. Initial discussions have already taken place between district leader Peter Jagsch (SPÖ) and the financial director of Post AG in order to find an amicable solution.

Financial challenges and stakeholder dialogue

A central issue is the high investment requirements that, according to Jagsch, exist for the site. We are therefore aiming for a round table with relevant stakeholders such as Post AG and the association, which is scheduled to take place this summer. It is important that everyone involved is included in the discussions to define common interests.

Ultimately, responsibility for the future of the area lies with the federal government, as Post AG is 52.8 percent owned by Österreichische Beteiligungs AG (ÖBAG). This means that higher-level political decisions must also be taken into account when finding solutions.

Legal basis and lease agreements

In order to shed light on the legal aspects, it is interesting to know how lease agreements for association-owned facilities on private land are generally regulated. In general, a lease agreement distinguishes between leases on municipal and private land. When an association leases a property, important points such as the duration of the lease, the rent and the use of the leased property are clearly defined - this also regulates the legal basis vibss.de can be read.

A typical lease agreement includes, among other things, the duration of the lease and the regulations regarding operating costs and liability aspects. The fact that sports facilities are also important as a central resource for the provision of sport and exercise is shown by the link between sporting needs and financial implementation, which is described in an article by BISP is described. The challenges that sports facility management has to deal with become very clear.

The future of sports facilities in Hernals remains exciting, and the coming months could be crucial in determining how local sports development takes its course. Maintaining training facilities is of great importance not only for the postal sports club, but also for the general public. It remains to be hoped that the dialogues will be fruitful and a solution will be found that meets everyone's needs.