"Child-friendly"

This municipality demonstrates commitment to the little ones

The playgrounds have been renovated!(Bild: Gemeinde Kötschach)

The Upper Carinthian municipality of Kötschach-Mauthen wants to become even more family-friendly. Now it has even developed its own playground concept with children!

"It was important to us that our children have their say when their realm is being redesigned," says Mayor Josef Zoppoth. His municipality is always working hard to create many offers for families. "All with active citizen participation, of course." Kötschach-Mauthen was awarded the "Family-friendly and child-friendly municipality" certificate last year. Christina Patterer, Chairwoman of the Family Committee, was instrumental in achieving this.

"Education campus is under discussion"
For example, a new baby allowance was introduced in the municipality and free diaper bags were introduced. Four children's playgrounds have been given a new lease of life and one playground has even been newly built. The municipality also scored points for rebuilding the elementary school and integrating a new kindergarten. Zoppoth: "We are already working on improving the primary and secondary school areas. An educational campus is under discussion, as the area near the school center is to be used even more."

A new kindergarten has been integrated into the school building. A concept for a new education center is already being worked on.(Bild: Gemeinde Kötschach)

On Tuesday, all the new facilities - playground, kindergarten, elementary school, afternoon care - can be discovered at the open day (10.30 am).