Large construction projects in Gmünd: New fire station and escape room planned!

Large construction projects in Gmünd: New fire station and escape room planned!

A lot will happen in the Gmünd district in 2026. The municipalities are focusing on several large construction projects that are intended to improve not only the infrastructure but also the quality of life. Particular attention is being paid to the construction of a new fire station in Gmünd-Breitensee. There is great anticipation because the first parts of the building should be ready for occupancy by autumn 2026. This time frame was created through the initiatives of Mayor Alexandra Weber and her team to further increase security in the area. In addition, the largest municipal housing building on Lagerstrasse in Gmünd is being renovated and investments in the area of ​​affordable housing amount to around 1.1 million euros, as meinbezirk.at reports.

Another project that is on the agenda in Gmünd is the expansion of the “Weißer Garten” settlement in Heidenreichstein. New building plots are to be developed here and connected to the existing infrastructure. The renovation of the water transport pipeline in Dietweis is also in full swing, and the Talkner company is working here for around 1.4 million euros.

Road safety and leisure activities

The city is also planning new paths for pedestrians and cyclists. A new footpath and cycle path in Anton Ullrich Gasse will be built between the middle school and the newly planned settlement, which Mayor Weber is particularly pleased about. “Road safety is a big concern for us,” she emphasizes, showing that Gmünd not only thinks about the next generations, but also about leisure opportunities for all age groups.

An exciting leisure project is the interactive escape room, which is to be created in the Moor and Peat Museum in Klein Pertholz in order to prepare for the state exhibition in 2028. This will be realized in close cooperation with the municipality of Heidenreichstein and other partners. This could make Klein Pertholz an attractive destination for locals and tourists.

Fire station as a matter of the heart

A topic that is also becoming more important in Gmünd is the discussion about the future of the fire station. The location for the new fire station was planned on Weißensteiner Strasse on Schlittenhügel, but the property does not belong to the city. Mayor Richard Arnold confirms this and discussions have already been held with the property owners. In Schwäbisch Gmünd, the fire department is given high priority, even though austerity measures are on the agenda, including an increase in property taxes and cuts in social benefits. According to gmuender-tagespost.de, the decision on the future of the fire department should be made in 2026.

These issues are of interest not only to city leaders, but also to citizens who have a knack for getting involved in their community. What is interesting is that the willingness of the people of Gmünde to support necessary reforms is great, which is underlined by their understanding of these measures. Richard Arnold, in office since 2009, was re-elected again in 2025 with an impressive majority of 74.78%.

The construction of a new fire station in Alkoven shows how important the safety of citizens is also taken in other communities. An architectural competition was recently held there, in which the SPS office from Thalgau won. This innovative design includes a transit-friendly building designed to meet state-of-the-art standards, including a youth area and an indoor disaster relief camp, as feuerwehr-alkoven.at reports. Construction in Alkoven is scheduled to start in March 2024, which shows that there is also an active commitment to the safety of the communities here.

The developments in Gmünd and the surrounding area reflect a lively, progressive approach to improving safety standards and creating attractive living spaces. The planned projects could soon bear fruit and sustainably enrich life in the region.