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Maisach Closes Gernlinden Community Center Over Fire-Safety Deficiencies

The municipality says a December expert assessment left no discretion to keep the venue open.

Overview

  • The municipality’s commissioned firm M&M advised on December 18 that operations be suspended without exceptions until deficiencies are fixed.
  • Key risks cited include a single staircase to the basement that fails to provide a second escape route and a shared attic ventilation system that could spread smoke or fire to all rooms.
  • Existing reservations have been canceled and long-standing user groups, including clubs and cultural ensembles, must relocate.
  • Officials estimate at least about two and a half years for new planning and remediation, with the earliest realistic reopening in mid‑2028.
  • A previously estimated €18 million full renovation is considered unaffordable, so the council will weigh a reduced-scope plan as the municipality pledges to reimburse documented cancellation, relocation and transition costs.