Municipal vote LU Schüpfheim LU can build a new care center
The new building for the regional old people's home in Schüpfheim has cleared a first hurdle. The voters of Schüpfheim approved a special loan of 28.4 million francs on Sunday. The municipalities of Flühli and Hasle will decide on their participation in the CHF 56 million project in November and December.
22.09.2024, 13:15
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The approval in Schüpfheim was clear, with 87% of votes in favor (1,570 to 226 votes). The turnout was 56.9 percent.
The retirement home will be managed by Regionales Wohn- und Pflegezentrum Schüpfheim AG, which is owned by the three municipalities of Schüpfheim, Flühli and Hasle. Schüpfheim is the main shareholder with a 60 percent stake.
The new building will be 65 percent financed by borrowed funds. To secure the borrowed capital, the three municipalities are providing a guarantee of CHF 39.5 million.
Schüpfheim's share of the guarantee amounts to CHF 23.7 million. The municipality is also providing a shareholder loan of CHF 4.7 million. The total commitment therefore amounts to CHF 28.4 million.
