Loan for New Dohlenzelg School Complex in Windisch Approved by 71% of Voters

In addition to Mother’s Day, the most recent voting result should also be celebrated in Windisch on May 14th. The commitment loan of CHF 35.68 million for the new construction of the Dohlenzelg school complex was accepted with 924 yes to 372 no votes. The voters are thus following the decision of the residents’ council, which also clearly approved the loan in January 2023.

“We are very happy that the result is so clear,” says Mayor Heidi Ammon about the yes share of 71 percent. This is a good basis for starting the construction process. On its website, the municipality lists the next steps of the project as follows: the building application is to be submitted in August 2023, the start of construction is scheduled for February 2024 and the move into the new building in summer 2025. Demolition and completion of the surrounding area are to be completed in summer 2026.

The new building with double gymnasium and integrated kindergarten will have twice as much classroom space as the previous facility.

Voter turnout was low at around 28 percent. However, this does not surprise Heidi Ammon. Voter turnout is usually rather low in votes on less controversial issues.