The new radio mast planned by Telekom was, contrary to expectations, not an exciting topic at the citizens’ meeting. About 60 citizens could welcome the first mayor Gotthard Schlereth (CSU(G) and the third mayor and Hassenbacher local representative Mario Gotz (G Hassenbach) in the sports home. These were very interested in the planned bike and pedestrian path between Hassenbach and Schlimpfhof and did not spare with arguments for and against both variants.
A long-cherished wish in local part Hassenbach is the building of a cycle track at the KG 18 to Schlimpfhof. It should run first north of the county road, but the last 200 to 300 meters to the northwest over the already existing farm road on a road in the residential area to swing off. A few weeks ago, the district administration office proposed an alternative route to the market community, which envisages that the footpath and cycle path run completely along the district road. The market town council discussed this, but did not make a decision yet, as variants obviously have advantages and disadvantages.
Costs of 40000 Euro
Mayor Schlereth explained that the original variant (branching off onto the farm road) would cost the community around 40,000 euros, as the road would then remain a farm road. In response to a question from a citizen, he also stated that in this case the market community would continue to be responsible for maintenance. "We have to weigh whether to build the trail below or above, because it has to be used as well", stressed the third mayor. A citizen complained that if the bike path was built eight meters from the road, trees would have to be cut down and the municipality would incur costs of 40,000 euros, as mentioned above. "If the bike path is built alongside the road, tax money will also be needed, which also comes from the tax pot", said the mayor and advised to wait first for the planning of the district.