Construction of the Ernst-Reuter sports complex nearing completion
The Ernst-Reuter-Sports Facility in Mönchengladbach is undergoing a significant transformation, with innovative eco-friendly materials, visually appealing designs, and supportive funding from public and sports-related sources.
Specific Features
The playing fields are being cushioned with cork crumbs, a natural and renewable resource that offers better shock absorption, reduces heat retention, and is more environmentally friendly than traditional rubber granules. The fields will also be designed with multiple colors to enhance visual appeal and help delineate different playing zones or sports markings more clearly.
The facility is also receiving modernized infrastructure to meet modern standards, improving training conditions and the experience for athletes and visitors alike.
Benefits
The cork crumb surface absorbs impacts more effectively, reducing injury risks and enhancing player comfort. This upgrade promotes environmental sustainability, as cork is a natural, renewable resource. The multi-colored fields enable versatile use, supporting multiple sports and better organization during events.
Community Value
The modernized facility will provide space for local sports clubs like 1. FC Mönchengladbach and SV Blau-Weiß Meer, as well as individual sports and neighborhood residents. In the future, residents can use slacklines, basketball facilities, multifunctional multi-generational sports equipment, and relax and watch.
Funding
The renovation is being financed primarily by the 'Social City Mönchengladbach and Westend' funding pot, with 80% of the funds allocated. The total budget for the project is 3.5 million euros.
Additional Features
The facility is being built with three levels and new drainage. It will feature two large playing fields, one small one, a tartan track, a long jump facility, and multiple shot put facilities. The 435-meter tartan track currently has a black under-asphalt, which will soon be covered with a blue surface.
An interesting feature of the renovated facility is the new artificial turf pitch, which has brown spots, resembling dry natural grass. Citizens even had a chance to vote on the color of one of the playing fields on the upper level near Hügelstraße, which will be blue with pink.
In conclusion, the renovated Ernst-Reuter-Sports Facility in Mönchengladbach is a testament to community-focused development, with innovative eco-friendly materials, visually appealing designs, and funding from public and sports-related sources. The facility is set to benefit athletes, the community, and the environment.
Football and golf will now have a supportive environment at the renovated Ernst-Reuter-Sports Facility, as it will feature multiple-colored fields enabling versatile use, supporting various sports like football and golf. The cork-crumb surface, which absorbs impacts more effectively and promotes environmental sustainability, will enhance player comfort in both sports.
