The President of EHC Lustenau, entrepreneur and ex-ice hockey player Herbert Oberscheider, continues to pursue his vision of building a large multifunctional hall. As the
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Report, the planned arena should not only offer ice hockey sport a new home, but also to be open to other indoor sports, events, seminars, a cinema, gastronomy and childcare. Up to 6000 visitors could find space at large events.
Oberscheider speaks of a “landmark for Lustenau”, but the location question is still unclear. The entrepreneur had originally requested an area of around 20,000 square meters from the Lustenau market town – a decision has so far been made. In the meantime, the political responsibility of former mayor Kurt Fischer to his successor Patrick Wiedl.
Hohenems as an alternative?
Loud UN the project could now also be interesting for Hohenems. Oberscheider is said to have already addressed the mayor Dieter Egger there. Official statements have so far failed to materialize, but City Councilor Bernhard Amann confirmed personal contact with Oberscheider. He considers the Herrenried to be the only conceivable location in the count city.
Lustenau keeps in touch
Lustenau also does not want to give up the topic without a fight. Mayor Patrick Wiedl told the UN“He invited Oberscheider to a conversation about two months ago:” I like to listen to what he has for ideas. When the project came up for the first time, I was not in office yet. “
It is still open whether the planned hall will ultimately be realized in Lustenau or in Hohenems.
