Thuringia's Minister Tough on Jail Construction in Zwickau, Despite Hurdles
State Administration Persists in Building Jail Facility in Zwickau, Thuringia - Thuringian administration is resolved on constructing a JVA in Zwickau.
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest on Thuringia's actions regarding the joint prison project with Saxony, that's been causing quite a stir in Zwickau.
Thuringia's Construction Minister, Steffen Schütz (BSW), remains firm on the jail project despite hitting some roadblocks. There's an agreement up for grabs, but with a few details left to iron out. Schütz said in the Thuringian state parliament in Erfurt, "I reckon this blasted jail will now be built, what with these conditions in place."
The minister highlighted three conditions to keep the jail project from going south: construction costs need to be kept in check, there must be a clear deadline for the jail (JVA), and Thuringia's role in the supplementary agreement needs to be renegotiated — "on equal footing," Schütz emphasized. He added that Thuringia must also have the power to wave the "red card" if the deadlines can't be met yet again.
Thuringia's goal in the new construction of a jail in Saxon Zwickau is to replace its ageing Hohenleuben jail. Yet, costs for the mega-jail, capable of housing up to 820 inmates, have skyrocketed and have already doubled from the original €150 million. Thuringia has already dished out €106 million for the project. The timeline, too, has taken a nosedive. Originally, the first inmates were set to move in by 2019.
- Jail
- Zwickau
- Thuringia
- Steffen Schütz
- State Government
- Erfurt
- Construction Costs
- Timeline
- Red Card (metaphorical term meaning cancellation or termination)
The enrichment data suggests that such joint projects aim to optimize costs and resources for regional penal system needs. However, it doesn't provide details about the current costs or timeline of this specific project. To get the latest information, I recommend checking official government releases from Thuringia and Saxony or news sources reporting on regional infrastructure projects.
- In light of the escalating costs and delayed timeline of the joint prison project in Zwickau, it would be prudent for the Thuringian government to review its community policy, potentially including vocational training programs, to ensure efficient use of resources within the region's penal system.
- As the politics around the Zwickau jail construction unfold, it's crucial for Thuringia's policy-and-legislation sector to keep a close eye on the project's developments, particularly with regard to the construction costs and timeline, to ensure Thuringia's interests are well-represented in the supplementary agreement, as the enthusiasm for mutual cost-saving measures in policy-and-legislation across politics and general-news remains high.
