Construction issues causing deliberays in town hall schedule's implementation
The New City Hall project, envisioned as a modern, digital, and citizen-friendly administrative hub by Mayor Frank Stein, has faced a delay in its delivery. Originally scheduled for December 1, 2025, the project is now set to be completed in mid-September 2026.
The delay is primarily due to unforeseen construction challenges during the renovation process. Structural and technical issues surfaced after the gutting of the existing building, necessitating further planning and additional construction measures. The property change during the project phase also contributed to the delay. Coordination and handoffs between project partners were more complex than initially expected.
Despite the setback, the city's preparations for future occupancy continue unabated. Digitization, e-file introduction, and the organizational and technical equipment of the new workspace remain on schedule. Preparations for new wall installations in the building have recently begun on the construction site.
A comprehensive progress report will be presented to political bodies in the fourth quarter of 2025. This report aims to present project progress, contextualize the reasons for the delay, and outline the next steps.
Mayor Stein remains optimistic about the New City Hall project, looking forward to the perspective and development it will bring to the city as a whole. The delay, while unfortunate, does not diminish his commitment to creating a state-of-the-art administrative centre for the citizens of our city.
It is worth noting that the search results do not contain information about the name of the landlord responsible for construction work on the new town hall or any announced delay, aside from the one mentioned above.
As the project moves forward, the city and its residents eagerly await the completion of the New City Hall, a symbol of progress and modernity in the heart of our city.
