Bocholt considers demolishing Clemens-Dülmer-Schule for new construction

The city of Bocholt is considering the complete demolition and reconstruction of the Clemens-Dülmer-Schule due to the deteriorating condition of its building fabric. According to the building economy committee, the current state of the walls and ceilings is so poor that a renovation could become significantly more expensive than a new build.

This development explains previous delays in the project. A recent pan-European tender for earthworks and structural construction, valued at approximately 1.8 million euros net, was terminated without an award despite eight timely bids from German companies. City Building Councilor Dave Welling confirmed that the administration is considering a new construction on Stresemannstraße. The original construction schedule, which was intended to run from August 2026 to May 2028, is now considered void.