You can build the future: Topping-out ceremony for the childcare center "EntdeckerWelt" in Lehrte
Adversities in construction progress due to coronavirus crisis
After a tour of the rooms, architect Neuenfeld reported on the current status of the construction work. In their speeches, client Bärbel Springer and Mayor Wilhelm Busch emphasized their delight that construction had progressed so far despite the adverse circumstances caused by the coronavirus crisis. Due to the pandemic, they had to contend with interrupted supply chains and the associated postponements of deadlines, among other things. The absence of employees due to quarantine cases also made the progress of construction considerably more difficult.
Heike Koehler, Chairwoman of the Lehrte Youth Welfare Committee, emphasized the importance of the new childcare center for the city with a quote from the novel "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery: "You cannot look into the future, but you can lay the foundation for something future - because you can build the future."
After the ceremonial speeches, carpenter Thorben Buhre raised the glass on the roof of the building with a topping-out speech and then, in keeping with tradition, let it fall to pieces.
Opening of childcare center planned for early 2022
The opening of childcare center in the new development is planned for early 2022. The independent sponsor is Global Education gGmbH, which, like the client, Lernwelten Immobilienmanagement GmbH, is part of the pme Familienservice Group.
In future, 80 children, who are currently cared for in the containerchildcare centers "An der Masch" and "Gartenstraße", will be able to explore, experiment and play together in two kindergarten groups and two crèche groups. In addition to the planned fresh food kitchen, exercise, digital education and social learning are important aspects of the educational concept. Generous rooms will offer the children plenty of space and freedom. The special features of the facility are an extensive indoor area and an outdoor area with plenty of space for movement.
Bärbel Springer is pleased: "We are delighted to be able to celebrate the topping-out ceremony for the third childcare center in Lehrte as the building owner and to be one milestone closer to being able to provide beautiful rooms for the third childcare center run by Global Education gGmbH in Lehrte."
About the pme Familienservice Group
The pme Familienservice Group offers high-quality and flexible education in over 75 childcare and educational facilities. Whether vacation care, spontaneous needs, booking individual places or even your own company kindergarten: parents and employers receive suitable childcare.
