In August, the municipality of Grünbach in Upper Austria wants to grind the inherited square. Because the last will of the testator is ignored and the cultural property is endangered, there is fierce resistance.
The “Krone” report on the impending demolition of a 320-year-old ancestral farmhouse in Grünbach is causing waves far beyond the 1900-inhabitant boundaries. In 2020, the former postman Nikolaus Neuhauser left his hometown farm, 6,000 square meters of land and a savings account with 190,000 euros.
Plans for 56 apartments
However, the community does not want to comply with his will, as stated in his will, to keep the farm. According to local boss Stefan Weißenböck (VP), the renovation would cost between 500,000 and a million euros. His goal is to sell the area to a housing association for a price per square meter of about 150 euros. There will be 56 new apartments.
Online petition launched
Erich Gusenbauer from Linz also wants to prevent this. He called the online petition “Stop! No demolition of the 320-year-old ancestral farm in Grünbach”. More than 300 people pledged their support within 24 hours. Nearly half also commented. “Destruction is fast, you cannot rebuild what has been destroyed. The community should restore this historic gem and use it as a meeting place itself,” said a supporter from Vienna.
SP is also critical
Municipal councilor Stefan Klambauer of Grünbach SP also criticized the demolition of the Erbhof: “The mayor thinks we should demolish it quickly because the crane from the neighboring construction site would be available cheaply. Who says you absolutely need a crane for demolition? And if so, will there be no more cranes in 2023?”
He also wonders why the municipality should bear the demolition costs of 38,000 euros. “Whoever wants to buy the farm must also pay the other costs.”
Source: Krone
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