Construction commencement set for 25th August in Solingen-Unterburg's Kitá facility
The much-anticipated new kindergarten at Hasencleverstraße in Solingen-Unterburg is set to commence operations on August 25, 2025 [1][2][4]. This single-story, barrier-free building, covering 555 square meters of indoor space, will accommodate around 55 to 60 children, including places for children under three years old (U3) [2].
The construction of the new facility was made possible by Volksbank im Bergisches Land, which financed the project and will now rent it to the city for at least 20 years. This is the fifth kindergarten construction project of Volksbank im Bergisches Land, demonstrating their continued commitment to early childhood education [5][6].
In light of the flooding that severely damaged the previous municipal kindergarten in Unterburg in July 2021, the site for the new building was raised by approximately 70 centimeters to minimize flood risk [3]. The technical rooms were installed on higher levels, and the heating system's heat pump is mounted on the roof to protect it from potential flood damage. The entire facility is fully barrier-free accessible and equipped with modern building and heating technology, including LED lighting and an air heat pump [1].
The outdoor area, spanning approximately 1,000 square meters, complements the indoor space, providing ample room for children to play and learn [3]. The new kindergarten represents a modern, safe, and flood-resilient environment for early childhood education in a previously flood-affected area [1][2][3].
Key Points Summary:
- Location: Hasencleverstraße, Solingen-Unterburg
- Indoor space: 555 m² for three kindergarten groups
- Outdoor space: Approximately 1000 m² playground
- Capacity: About 55-60 children, including U3 places
- Flood protection: Raised site level, elevated technical rooms, rooftop heat pump
- Accessibility: Fully barrier-free
- Construction time: Under 1 year
- Opening date: August 25, 2025
Over 50 children from Burg and the surrounding area have already registered for the new kindergarten, ensuring a warm and welcoming start to the new academic year [2]. Volksbank im Bergisches Land will also take on the patronage of the new facility, further emphasizing their dedication to the community.
The new kindergarten, which will open on August 25, 2025, is not only a place for early childhood education but also a perfect blend of home-and-garden lifestyle, considering its expansive outdoor area of approximately 1,000 square meters. For individuals keen on self-development and education-and-self-development, this project demonstrates Volksbank im Bergisches Land's continuous commitment to education, having financed and patronized the fifth kindergarten construction in the region.
