In Dorfbeuern

Bankruptcy brought major construction site to a standstill

The work is expected to last until the end of the year(Bild: Adi Hinterhauser)

The one million euro renovation of the village center came to an abrupt halt. It is due to continue at the end of August.

First noise from construction work, then open trenches. "A troublesome situation for the residents." This is how Dorfbeuern's mayor Adi Hinterhauser describes what residents in the center of Michaelbeuern recently experienced.

In mid-July, the Anthering-based company Erdbau GmbH went bankrupt. The major redesign of the village square is therefore taking longer than planned. At least the municipality has not suffered any financial losses, reassures ÖVP man Hinterhauser. He says: "We didn't make any payments on account. That is now paying off." The complete renovation of the Michaelbeuern village street with the forecourt of the collegiate church cost one million euros.

New district heating pipes and a new main water pipe have already been laid. The paving in front of the church is due to continue at the end of August and should be finished by the start of school. The remaining work will soon be put out to tender by the municipality.