Additional construction work will lead to a later commissioning date
The City of Darmstadt has issued a press release providing an update on the construction of the new "Scentral" drug support center on Bismarckstrasse. The project, managed by Darmstadt's urban development company DSE, is in its final construction phase. However, Mayor Hanno Benz and Deputy Mayor and Head of Social Services Barbara Akdeniz explain that some patience is still required.
Outdoor facilities and recreational area delay completion
"Unfortunately, the design of the outdoor facilities has been delayed, but work will now begin at the end of February . Only then can the planned protected area for drug users on the border with the Herrngarten be realized," the press release states .
The aim of this measure is to minimize the potential for conflict at the roundabout at the entrance to the Herrngarten park on Bismarckstrasse . The new area will provide shelter from the elements and offer an alternative for the open drug scene . Additionally, the drug support service will offer food and drinks . To increase safety and the overall quality of the Herrngarten park , privacy measures such as hedges and adjusted park lighting are planned.
The interim location will remain in place until completion
Because these additional construction measures are necessary, the commissioning of "Scentral" is delayed . Operations will only commence once the building has been handed over without defects , the outdoor facilities have been completed , and the lounge area has been built . Until then, the interim location on Schleiermacherstrasse will remain in place.
Mayor Benz and Deputy Mayor Akdeniz emphasized their understanding of the disruption caused by the temporary location and asked for patience: “The completion of the new building and the new recreational area will lead to a significant long-term improvement in the situation on Schleiermacherstrasse and in the Herrngarten. The goal is harmonious coexistence between residents, park visitors, and people with addictions ,” Benz and Akdeniz concluded.
(DARMSTADT / RED PSD dk)
