Réiserbann

In addition to the mayor’s explanations regarding the amended 2025 budget and the draft 2026 budget—which I will address in more detail in the text relating to the meeting of 18 December—the agenda included many items concerning financial support for associations, amendments to regulations, and land parcel divisions. Alongside these items, one major topic stood out: the additional cost estimate for the works on Grand Rue in Roeser.

1.11 Grand Rue in Roeser – Additional cost estimate

This construction project has not only suffered significant delays and caused major disruption for the residents of Roeser, but it now also costs around 80% more, amounting to €1.45 million. déi gréng clearly did not vote in favor of this additional expenditure.

These extra costs are the result of a series of serious errors that occurred across almost all companies involved. In particular, incorrect assessments by the engineering consultancy and unprofessional work by the contractor bear major responsibility. Even at an early stage, we repeatedly pointed out the incompetence and poor organization of the construction site. The chaotic and dangerous nature of the site was, for us, a clear warning sign of inaccurate calculations—a concern that has unfortunately been confirmed.
The Labour and Mines Inspectorate (ITM) temporarily halted the works, and the Roads and Bridges Administration (Ponts et Chaussées) also issued a veto regarding the planned provisional road structure. The result is that taxpayers now have to cover €1.45 million—funds that could otherwise have been invested in social, climate, and environmental protection measures.

As a parliamentary group, we expect the majority to act consistently and transparently. We are calling for a legal review of the contracts in order to pursue civil liability claims against those responsible. The municipal executive should also examine options for activating safety guarantees and ensuring the continuation of the project without additional costs.
As a preventive measure for future projects, we propose stricter tender conditions with standardized clauses addressing delays, unprofessional work, and safety shortcomings, including automatic penalty and recourse clauses. déi gréng go so far as to say that the municipality and its residents are, in principle, entitled to compensation for the inconvenience suffered.

1.21 Draft action plans against environmental noise – Opinion

We, déi gréng, support this action plan against noise, as it finally provides concrete protective measures for affected residential areas, including the extension of noise barriers, consideration of local traffic during peak hours, and the demand for a targeted mapping of airborne noise—an issue we have repeatedly raised in written questions and previous council meetings.
At the same time, the project calls for periodic acoustic assessments and close coordination with the municipality, which also aligns with our demands. We therefore vote in favor of the project, as it brings pragmatic improvements to quality of life, while remaining attentive to its implementation.