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The city government issued a statement: Demolition of the illegal building will begin as soon as possible
The next steps in the development of the Vääräntalo plot will be taken soon, stated the Imatra City Board, which met on Monday and Tuesday.
The first step is to start planning the demolition of the property.
—The idea is to demolish what can be demolished. The protected facade will be covered up. We also hope that planning for the further use of the plot will be started as soon as possible, says the chairman of the city council Tomi Kovanen.
The government discussed the future of the property as part of the 2026 budget preparation.
Budget preparation in good progress
The City Council continued its budget deliberations on Monday and Tuesday.
—We are very close to our target annual gross margin of 10 million euros, says Kovanen.
After the first reading Savings have been found, for example, by abandoning some planned projects and terminating some cooperation agreements. The amounts used for material purchases for libraries and sports services have been reduced.
There are also reports of tariff increases. Among other things, fees for clean water, wastewater and land use will increase slightly next year. Customers will be informed of the increases separately.
In addition, the decisions made on Tuesday cooperation negotiations strengthen the city's economy.
The City Board will continue working on the budget in its third reading at the end of November. The budget will be finally approved by the City Council at its December meeting.
For more information:
Tomi Kovanen, Chairman of the City Council, tomi.kovanen
imatra.fi (tomi[dot]kovanen[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 0500 479 701
Alko, pharmacy, grocery store…
Alko, a pharmacy, a grocery store, etc. will probably come if they consider the operation profitable enough. It is quite difficult for the city to influence that. The situation of the pedestrian street could be reconsidered a bit. Maybe cars could be allowed on it, even if it is a one-lane and one-way traffic. Then just leave sidewalks wide enough to accommodate summer terraces, etc. Parking will be arranged on side streets and maybe some parking area or park-like area will be suitable for that on the Vääräntalo plot, if half of the building mass is demolished.
Yes, Kim Floor's idea is...
Yes, Kim Floor's idea is worth supporting. A grocery store, a liquor store, a pharmacy, and some other small shops would be good. A pedestrian street would liven up the city center. Then there's a playground for the bright backyard.
Thanks for the comment Kim!…
Thanks for the comment Kim! All comments are read and questions answered. Official feedback is sent through our own feedback channel at imatra.fi/palaute
What's wrong with that...
What's there to protect, other than the curved shape? Ok, let's draw that curved line on that street asphalt and then build a new curved wall in due course - one that also fits into the whole being built behind the arch.
But first we need to decide what is behind the arch, what it contains, and what it is used for.
"Indoor market and market hall", behind it a K-market extension. Alko and a pharmacy and a children's playground should also be moved indoors - that's the concept for now.
Namely, if the intention is to continue to revitalize and save Imatrankoski as a "city center". Floors could be built on top of it, including small apartments, studios and two-bedroom apartments. Lonely young people and older people would be able to get away from the city center. Of course, there would be a café and a pub and a nice restaurant where young and old would feel comfortable.
PS. then just open Lappeentie to car traffic, at least one-way, and turn the Helsingintie intersection into a "roundabout", so you don't have to wait at traffic lights.
Yes, and Inkerinaukio will become an entertainment park with performance stages and park benches. Amen!
PPS. Does anyone even read these?
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