The rooms can be prepared for occupancy at short notice with little effort. They are designed to accommodate up to 100 people. As it has already been decided to demolish individual parts of the building and another use is planned for the former hospital, the building is to be vacated by the end of the year at the latest.
The winner of the urban planning competition will be chosen on September 16, after which the Supervisory Board and district council will clarify the next steps.
"Making the premises available at short notice helps us to temporarily accommodate the refugees," says District Administrator Allgaier.
"As the town of Marbach, we also see ourselves as having a responsibility here and are happy to support the district. In view of the great need of the refugees, this is an imperative of humanity," says Marbach's mayor Jan Trost.
