Penkun in school building fever: millions for new community school!

Penkun in school building fever: millions for new community school!

In Penkun, something is happening: The renovation work at the elementary and regional school to the new Dreiläreneck-Community School are already in full swing. Despite minor difficulties, the city representatives have agreed on the need to continue this project. The Nordkurier that the decision for the acquisition of the regional school part was bumpy, but with a majority and eight votes three abstentions was caught.

The session that took place in the fire station in Storkow was not without complications. Only 11 out of 13 city representatives were present, and the lack of a resolution caused additional stress. Among other things, city representatives Götz Grünberg expressed concerns, who referred to the lack of cost estimates. Mayor Antje Zibell informed those present about possible costs of around 3.9 million euros. These funds come from the school building package, while an additional funding of 750,000 euros, which Interior Minister Christian Pegel was announced, is already on the way.

shell and renovations: A new school concept is created

The lessons should take place in new rooms from the end of 2026, which are separate but connected: the elementary school is built as an extension to the existing regional school and the existing building is converted. This is how a new primary school was created. In addition, according to the plans, the former hospital will accommodate a creative center for primary school in the future. The State Government Nothing stands in the way of the project; The first groundbreaking took place on June 6, 2024.

The shell of the new school complex is growing rapidly, the outer walls of the first floor have already been raised. The renovation of the previous regional school includes important areas such as the sports hall, the auditorium, the food room, the secretariat and the entire infrastructural adjustments to roof, windows, facade and floors. Eckart Rothe warned during the session that there could be delays without a quick application for the funding that would significantly impair the schedule.

own funds and further steps

School construction in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is supported by various funding programs that enable school authorities to create modern and safe learning rooms. According to information on the Educational server , the prerequisites and funding modalities are placed in the hands of the school carriers. In the case of Penkun, the city's own funds in the household 2026/27 are planned to secure the financing of the project.