Bern Requests Additional Funding for Altenberg Gym Roof Repairs
- The city of Bern has requested a supplementary credit of 390,000 Swiss francs to cover unexpected structural repairs at the Altenberg gymnasium, according to reports from Keystone-SDA RegionalBern...
- Municipal authorities temporarily closed the Altenberg gymnasium in October 2025 after discovering structural deficiencies within the roof support structure, as reported by Keystone-SDA RegionalBern.
- The Berner Stadtrat originally approved a construction credit of approximately three million francs for the project in 2024, according to Der Bund.
The city of Bern has requested a supplementary credit of 390,000 Swiss francs to cover unexpected structural repairs at the Altenberg gymnasium, according to reports from Keystone-SDA RegionalBern and Der Bund published on September 17, 2026.
Scope of the Altenberg Gymnasium Repairs
Municipal authorities temporarily closed the Altenberg gymnasium in October 2025 after discovering structural deficiencies within the roof support structure, as reported by Keystone-SDA RegionalBern. Ongoing partial renovation work at the facility revealed a severe structural overload of the roof construction. According to a municipal announcement released on September 17, 2026, the reinforcement work required as an immediate safety measure was not accounted for in the original project budget.
Budget Adjustments and Financing History
The Berner Stadtrat originally approved a construction credit of approximately three million francs for the project in 2024, according to Der Bund. The newly requested supplementary credit of 390,000 francs directly addresses the newly identified stability issues affecting the roof framework, per Keystone-SDA RegionalBern. City officials indicate that these supplementary funds are necessary to complete the ongoing remediation safely and ensure the facility meets structural requirements.
