The public-private partnership (PPP) contract has a total value of 鈧�76m (拢69m) and will involve two years of construction works followed by a 25-year operating contract.
The civic centre, the B眉rgerforum Niederberg, was built it in the early 1980s. It includes a 780-seater theatre, two recreation rooms and a meeting hall that hosts exhibitions and events. Once the project is completed, the centre will offer additional services, including a media library, a cafeteria, a citizens鈥� office (B眉rgerb眉ro), a community education centre and a music and arts centre.
The first phase of the project involves renovating and extending the building. The original architecture, which is listed, will be preserved to combine tradition with modernity. The upgrade work and technology used will significantly improve the energy performance of the building so that it exceeds federal requirements. The work, representing a total value of 鈧�44m, will begin in autumn 2020 and is due for completion in the first quarter of 2023.
The partnership will continue with the contract to operate the building until 2048, worth a total 鈧�32m. This phase will involve in particular providing concierge services, upkeep, maintenance, reinvestment and energy provision.
Mayor of Velbert Dirk Lukrafka said: 鈥淭hrough this successful partnership, we will bring together culture and education all under one roof. 聽We will create a cultural centre open to people of all ages, located in the heart of our town.鈥�
鈥淲e are working in close collaboration with the client, who benefits from shorter timescales and general contracting services,鈥� said Bernard Jean, director of Vinci Facilities Solutions. 鈥淭he architectural specificities and the challenges that arise as a result are what make the B眉rgerforum Niederberg project special. It鈥檚 an iconic place that will showcase Vinci鈥檚 expertise on demanding projects.鈥�
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