BUSINESS

Havířov Keeps

Investing in the

Development

of the City

Some turbulent years are behind us and it seems that more lie

ahead. But one thing remains unchanged: Havířov is not afraid to

invest in a better future for the city and its citizens, despite the less

than favourable global economic situation.

Recently, the city received admiration and

praise for the newly reconstructed Havířov

railway station and its forecourt, the National

Table Tennis Training Centre, as well as new

lifts and wiring in the city apartments. This

year Havířov has ambitious plans that are

starting to become a reality. One notable

project is the extensive renovation of

the sports ground at the Gorkého Primary

School in Havířov-Město. The playground

has undergone significant improvements,

at a cost of approximately CZK 26 million

and since April, both school children and

the general public can enjoy an athletic

track with an artificial surface, a small

football and softball field with an artificial

grass surface, two multi-purpose courts for

volleyball and basketball with an EDPM

surface, and a workout area. In the future,

the town also has plans to revitalise other

playgrounds in Havířov. To achieve this,

a systematic concept has been prepared

to determine the needs and possibilities of

individual sports grounds.

revitalisation of the park behind the Radost

Cultural Centre. New greenery, play areas,

a rest area, parking spaces, road and

pavement improvements, new furniture,

public lighting and storm water drainage

will all be featured in the popular city centre

park from next summer. The upgrade will

cost around CZK 58 million, work will start

in November and should be completed

by August next year. The changes will be

significant, starting with the renewal of trees

and greenery. Only a small portion of

the existing trees will need to be removed,

while the majority will remain and will be

supplemented with new plantings that will

transform the park into a more modern,

elegant and airy place. The park will offer

plenty of relaxation areas, and the younger

visitors will enjoy the slide, swing, sandpit,

trampoline and rope park. This green oasis

in the city centre, cherished by mothers

with children, dog owners, and walkers

throughout the year, will be full of benches

and blooming greenery, providing an ideal

setting for relaxation and active leisure time

in nature. Despite operating since the town’s

foundation in 1955, without renovation or

modernisation, the management of Havířov

has recognized the need to breathe new life

into the park and community centre.

Disabled citizens were also thought of in

the city’s investment plan. Consequently,

the former nursery in Havířov-Šumbark,

which has remained unused for many

years, was transformed into a daycare

centre. Since May of this year, the centre

has been providing social services to adults

with mental or combined disabilities.

The renovation also includes a spacious

garden that will soon provide ample space

for group and individual outdoor activities

for clients.

The diversity of investments in Havířov

is further demonstrated by the planned

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