The laying of the foundation stone on 26 October marked the start of structural engineering work for the new administration building on Industriestrasse in Thun.
«To build or not to build?» – in reference to the famous Shakespeare quote, Thun’s head of building Konrad Hädener explained in his speech the interim considerations of the building owner. During the pandemic, decentralised work in the home office had also proven its worth for administrative staff and initiated a rethink in space and location planning. Nevertheless, with the approval of the electorate, the decision was made to realise the extension. The expected population growth will cause an increasing administrative burden, and the infrastructure of the municipal authorities is already reaching its limits. In addition, it is important to position the city administration as an attractive employer. The new building on Industriestrasse will certainly make an important contribution to this with its modern rooms and flexible usage options.