New community center in Gallicia ceremoniously opened – region rejoices!

New community center in Gallicia ceremoniously opened – region rejoices!

The new community center was ceremoniously inaugurated in Gallicia on October 16th. The opening also marked the return of a local supplier to the community, as the new Spar Zadruga branch began operations on the ground floor of the municipal office. With a sales area of ​​around 550 square meters and 14 employees, the operators rely on regionality and a wide range of products, ranging from food to household items. The previous Spar market in the town center closed at the end of 2022, which is why the reopening is particularly important for the community's residents in order to ensure local supplies.

The celebration was accompanied by musical performances from the kindergarten and the Gallizien elementary school and numerous guests of honor, including Deputy Governor Martin Gruber, were present. The local revitalization process, which was initiated in 2018, began with the high priority of a new, larger store and a new or renovated community office. The citizens of Gallicia actively participated in the survey, the results of which then significantly influenced the planning process.

From the idea to implementation

The ideas for the new community center and local supplier were presented in 2019. The architect Gerhard Kopeinig then worked on the plans until 2021. The first discussions with Spar regarding the implementation took place in 2021, while construction work started on January 13, 2023. Despite initial hurdles and the need to temporarily shut down the project due to financial difficulties faced by the Carinthian communities, the opening was now completed in record time.

The new community center not only offers modern office space that is open to the public, but also a multifunctional hall for clubs, lectures and cultural events. These aspects are particularly important to promote social life in the community.

Local supply as a key issue

The importance of a local supplier in rural regions is undisputed. According to a study commissioned by the Federal Food Trade Council, rural areas are struggling with challenges while urban centers are seeing grocery store growth. There are 382 communities in Austria without local suppliers, which shows the essential role that such shops play in the quality of life in smaller towns. Christian Prauchner, chairman of the Federal Food Trade Committee, is pushing for reforms and less bureaucracy in order to strengthen local supplies in rural areas.

The opening of the new community center and Spar Zadruga in Gallicia marks a positive step for the community, as it not only ensures local supplies, but also promotes social interaction. This means that Gallicia can look forward to a better future meinkreis.at reported. Those too Small newspaper emphasizes that the reopening marks an important chapter for the community that can significantly improve the quality of life of its citizens. Further background information on the situation of local supplies in rural regions can be found at WKO be read.