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News from the municipal council

At its most recent meeting, the Imsbach Town Council moved forward with plans for the emergency staircase leading to the gallery. According to the plans, the staircase will be built at the front of the community hall. To accomplish this, the canopy at that entrance must be completely demolished, the stair tread removed, and a new foundation poured, among other things. A French door will replace a window above the former canopy, allowing visitors to the gallery to access the emergency staircase and exit to the outside in case of an emergency.

September 21, 2026
  • Local community of Imsbach
  • Municipal council
View of the side entrance to the community hall
© Heinz Moosmann

City Council Moves Forward with Gallery Plans

In addition, the council recommended that the entrance once again feature a canopy integrated into the staircase, even though this would entail additional costs. The planning costs, including structural analysis, are estimated at approximately 8,300 euros. This amount is covered by donations and proceeds from events. The contract was awarded to the Rockenhausen-based planning firm CDi-Baumanagement. It is unclear how much the staircase will actually cost. A total of over 40,000 euros has been allocated for this in the municipal budget, but the council is striving to keep the costs significantly lower. The new emergency staircase for the “Empore” event space—which has been closed for years—is required due to changes in fire safety regulations.

To ensure that the youth campground in Langental can be used without restrictions again next year, Mayor Oliver Krupp was authorized to award the contracts for the water supply, as well as the purchase and installation of a restroom container, to the lowest bidder following a limited call for bids. In addition, the council decided that the 3,000 euros from the 2025/26 village budget provided by the state will be allocated toward modern LED interior lighting for the community hall.