Closure of the diving hall: safety check causes chaos in water sports!

Closure of the diving hall: safety check causes chaos in water sports!

There are currently some important decisions in the sports sector in Dresden. The jumper hall at Freiberger Platz was closed as a precaution. The reason for this is the suspended roof construction, which uses the same type of prestressing steel as the Carola Bridge. This important measure was taken by Dresdner Bäder GmbH to guarantee the safety of the athletes. The roof inspections have been underway since this week and are being carried out in collaboration with the experienced office of Prof. Dr. Steffen Marx (MKP GmbH). The initiator of these tests is the sports mayor Jan Donhauser, who emphasized in a conversation how important the situation is. A statement on the results of the exams is expected in the next two weeks and this will be crucial to the duration of the lockdown. Meanwhile, the national team squads have to relocate their training courses to other federal bases at short notice.

“There’s something going on,” many would say. Because the suspension of the jumping hall brings with it some uncertainty, especially for the young jumpers. Around 200 young jumpers are eagerly waiting to see what happens next with their training. It should be clarified by the penultimate week of the holidays whether and when jumping training can be resumed.

Cause of blocking and security check

The closure of the jumper hall was not initiated without reason. The problems include the tendons' susceptibility to corrosion and structural weaknesses in the roof trusses. A regular report to determine the condition of the building has already been commissioned and should be available in mid-July. The following process will be central to the future well-being of the hall and its users.

The statics office commissioned has already examined the construction documents from 1961 and 1962. Dresdner Bäder GmbH will continue to work with the results of these analyzes to create a secure basis for all upcoming decisions. In a further step, those responsible will exchange ideas with experts to advise on the next steps. Whether the hall can continue to operate safely is currently uncertain and is being worked on at high speed.

Stability and testing of sports facilities

The importance of stability in buildings, especially sports facilities, should not be underestimated. Experts offer comprehensive tests and assessments to ensure the safety of structures. The services include, among other things, the three-stage stability test, which evaluates the condition in terms of stability and traffic safety. Such a comprehensive review will also be necessary for the jumper hall in order to reach a positive result as quickly as possible. TUV.com offers valuable support for further action in this area.

The schedule therefore remains tense, and the anticipation of a positive turn of events can be felt among the athletes and those responsible. The next two weeks will be crucial – for the future use of the diving hall and the training opportunities for the young diving hopes in Dresden. The city remains optimistic that the tests can be completed quickly and successfully. Dresden.de reports that developments are being followed closely and the city administration is doing everything it can to find a solution as soon as possible.

Things remain exciting at Freiberger Platz – the next steps will show how the situation develops.