New Naschmarkt Hall Well Received by Visitors

The new "market space" at Vienna's Naschmarkt is well received. This was assured by the responsible Councillor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) on Thursday in the city council. The small hall at the Naschmarkt entrance was opened on November 21. At that time, the rush was enormous. However, the market space continues to be well attended, she assured during the question hour.

New Hall at Vienna Naschmarkt Reportedly Well Received by City

The businesspeople are satisfied, and discussions have painted a positive picture, reported Emmerling. "The traders are very optimistic." There are also initial bookings in the small event location - the "Markträumchen". Since the market space is serviced by its own staff, there are no complaints regarding cleanliness, explained the department head.

The related expenses have not yet been precisely quantified. "The ongoing costs for operation cannot yet be stated," said Emmerling. However, the next steps are already fixed: Next year, the areas surrounding the market space will be renovated, where the popular farmers' market is to be held in the future.

Next Steps Imminent

The topic of major projects was also discussed during the current hour. The SPÖ chose the topic to highlight what they consider successful construction projects. "Only what we set in motion today can be used tomorrow," stated SPÖ club leader Josef Taucher. The opposition always wants to talk about difficulties. However, there are many successful projects: "We must also put the beautiful things in the spotlight."

Taucher referred to the "absolutely successful major project" of the Vienna Museum. Its renovation and expansion were completed on schedule and within budget. He also addressed numerous measures in the climate and environmental sectors. NEOS education spokesperson Dolores Bakos particularly praised initiatives in the education sector. "Flagship projects" such as campus projects were mentioned. The new central vocational school and the educational institution for elementary education (bafep 21) were also mentioned.

Opposition Criticizes Major Projects

The opposition expressed unified astonishment. ÖVP councilor Elisabeth Olischar marveled at the "chutzpah" of the SPÖ wanting to discuss major projects in light of existing grievances. One might almost suspect a carnival joke. In fact, the situation is serious. The long-distance bus terminal, which recently had its groundbreaking, was supposed to have opened by 2025, Olischar criticized.

Green Party leader Peter Kraus noted that the choice of topics mainly proved: "The SPÖ has a sense of humor." The list of postponed projects, where costs are exploding, is long. He also pointed out that the event arena in St. Marx should already be in operation. "Instead, there is absolutely nothing there." He also highlighted delays in the subway construction along with the "interlude with the platform doors."

FPÖ councilor Klemens Resch summarized: "Everything the SPÖ touches turns into a huge fiasco." He also addressed the U2/U5 line intersection. This was presented as a project of the century. However, no one expected that this referred to the construction time, he mocked. The costs could rise from the initially estimated two billion to up to ten billion euros, he warned. It is also still open what the recently revealed damages to houses will cost.

(APA/Red)

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