Municipal council election 2025

Shipyard, hospital, public transport and the fight against lime

2nd Deputy Mayor Bernadette Haider-Wittmann (SPÖ) on the main square in Korneuburg. The shipyard area and the hospital were also discussed.(Bild: Attila Molnar)

From the development of the shipyard site to the location of the hospital, there was plenty to discuss: The election campaign in Korneuburg was exciting. On Sunday, the citizens will now have their say.

What will happen to the historic shipyard site after the Signa debacle? "We guarantee that the peninsula will not be built on and used by speculators," explained SPÖ Deputy Mayor Bernadette Haider-Wittmann. However, ÖVP Mayor Christian Gepp has now also made it clear: "With me as mayor, there will be no zoning of building land for the shipyard peninsula." As the Greens and FPÖ were also against the construction project, the issue seems to be off the table.

Housing as a top issue
Housing in the city area will remain a key issue. The SPÖ is (co-)demanding social housing and Gepp is focusing on careful urban development.

Korneuburg will become a training location for surgical assistance. In addition to other projects, we are also implementing a pump track facility for cycling fans.

Bürgermeister Christian Gepp (ÖVP)

Bild: Philipp Monihart

The preservation of the hospital site has also been discussed. As reported, a new central clinic could be built in another municipality. This will be clarified in March at the earliest, when the health pact is presented. Haider-Wittmann nevertheless already wants to name a replacement site directly in Korneuburg. Gepp's counter: "That's just speculation so far."

Haider-Wittmann also wants more frequent bus services in the city, while Gepp is backing the expansion of the elementary school and a decalcification plant.