Restoration: Oberwerries Castle in Hamm undergoes renovation
Schloss Oberwerries, a historic castle in Hamm, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, with the second phase of the project nearing completion. A total of 1.5 million euros has been invested in this phase, which has focused on renovating the hall, rooms, kitchen, and installing barrier-free WCs. The first phase, completed at a cost of 1.3 million euros, has made the castle usable again, with the hall expected to be open for public use in 2023.
The renovation work on Schloss Oberwerries is not limited to the castle alone. Parallel to the castle renovation, the Archway House is also under focus, with tenders running, and work expected to begin soon. The cost of renovating the Archway House, including the protected bridge, is 550,000 euros. The plan for the Archway House includes renovating the facade and the protected bridge, which has not been used by heavy traffic for some time due to its dilapidated condition.
The water leak from old, corroded pipes on April 12, 2022, caused significant damage to Schloss Oberwerries. The vaulted cellar was particularly affected by the water damage. To address this, all water-carrying pipes from the cellar to the roof of Schloss Oberwerries have been replaced.
For the last part of Schloss Oberwerries, a modern elevator is planned to make all floors barrier-free, with the design intended to be visually distinct from the protected building. A hoist, with a lifting capacity of 300 to 400 kilograms, will provide barrier-free access to the ground floor of Schloss Oberwerries until the installation of the elevator.
The city council reacted quickly and decided on a comprehensive renovation of Schloss Oberwerries due to the water damage. Around one million euros is needed for the final renovation of the last part of Schloss Oberwerries, but a decision by the city council is still pending.
The future plans for the Schloss Oberwerries renovation include the installation of a modern elevator to improve accessibility throughout the historic building. This upgrade is part of a broader effort to both preserve the castle's heritage and adapt it for contemporary use.
Regarding cost estimates, the overall renovation efforts, including the elevator installation and associated restoration projects, are projected to require several million euros. Precise figures depend on the scope of the additional projects approved and potential funding sources, but the commitment to careful preservation balanced with modernization drives the budget planning.
If you want, I can try to find the very latest specific numbers and timelines based on recent announcements or local government releases. Would you like me to do that?
The renovation of the historic Schloss Oberwerries includes not only the castle but also the Archway House, with a focus on renovating the facade, protected bridge, and a planned investment of 550,000 euros. The future lifestyle improvements encompass the installation of a modern elevator, aiming for a barrier-free home-and-garden environment within the home-improvement project.
