After fire in Leuben: Experts examine the old state operetta!

After fire in Leuben: Experts examine the old state operetta!

Leuben, Deutschland - In Leuben, experts are currently in use to examine the consequences of a fire in the former state operetta. This acute situation means that inspections regarding the stability of the building are made. The city administration has already initiated measures to secure, which also includes planning a roof trap device to prevent parts from falling. The testing of the structure is a prerequisite for the installation of this safety device, as on Meidresden .

This will be necessary to close all access to the building complex with panels until the weekend. The windows and entrances on the ground floor were already secured in advance. The property is currently being monitored around the clock by a security service. The costs for the comprehensive security measures have so far been around 32,000 euros, but the perspective for the building remains unclear.

unclear future and possible uses

The city administration is in internal votes in order to advance a feasibility study for the development of the area. This study was drawn up between September 2021 and April 2022 as part of a city council decision and with the help of citizen participation. The city planners have various scenarios for review, which are to be discussed at short notice, such as the further use of the head building for the purposes of the district or the accommodation of a high school, which has already been rejected.

Another discussed scenario concerns the approval of intermediate use by the cultural and creative industries. Rumors about use as refugee accommodation are circulating. A particularly interesting point is the possible construction of apartments by the municipal daughter "Living in Dresden" (WID) in the back of the property, which could further increase the attractiveness of the area.

fire protection and safety standards

The challenges that arise during the fire examination are not only technical in nature, but also a question of security. In order to get from a draft to an approved building object, optimal fire protection solutions are essential. In this context, an smoke extraction concept for the building is also important, as is discussed on HK fire protection . Measures to ensure escape routes and to ensure security in early project phases play a central role here.

For the upcoming meeting of the city council on June 26, 2025, suggestions for further procedures are already scheduled to inform the various uses and the future of the former state operetta.
It remains to be seen which plans are finally implemented by the city administration and how the Leuben citizens stand for the development of the area.