Start of construction for the recommissioning of the paternoster
Construction has begun on the reopening of the paternoster in Chemnitz town hall. Since Monday, dust protection walls have been erected on the respective floors. In August 2017, the city council decided to put the paternoster back into operation and implement the necessary construction measures.
The entire control system will be replaced. The existing cabins will be retained but visually upgraded. The walls and ceilings in the access areas will be renovated and refurbished. Natural stone panelling and floor coverings will be refurbished and any imperfections replaced. In accordance with fire protection requirements, the anterooms of the paternoster on the 3rd and 4th floors will be closed off from the corridor with floor-to-ceiling glass and metal doors. A new door system will also be installed in the basement.
From the ground floor to the 2nd floor, boundary hoops will be erected in front of the entrance to the paternoster. In addition, signs will be installed on all floors informing visitors that only authorised persons may use the paternoster. Instructions on how to use the paternoster will be given on the signs.
Certain groups of people are prohibited from using the paternoster. These include people transporting loads, people with sack trucks, stacking trolleys, trolleys, transport rollers, etc., people with pushchairs, people with animals (e.g. dogs), wheelchair users and people with walking aids (e.g. crutches). These groups of people are also made aware of the existing passenger lift by the signs.
The construction costs amount to around 220,000 euros and will be financed from the City of Chemnitz's own funds.
Work such as dismantling, deconstruction, demolition work, etc. will take place from 26 March 2018. The construction work is scheduled for completion in November 2018.