Winterthur says yes to "Werk 1" design plan at Sulzerareal site
Dietlikon, 8 March 2015 – In today's referendum, Winterthur approved the "Werk 1" design plan with 63.9 percent of votes cast. This marks a significant step in the development of the Sulzerareal site in Winterthur. "We're very pleased with this result and especially about the development of a new quarter on a site with such a rich history," said René Zahnd, Head of Business Unit Modernisation & Development. Over the next few years Implenia will build a new mixed-use, sustainable quarter based on the Werk 1 design plan. Alongside the planned apartments, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) wants to build its new main premises on the site with Implenia's help. The University, again with Implenia, is also planning a Centre for Health Professions directly next to Werk 1. Werk 1 will be the first 2000 Watt site in Winterthur. The design plan will ensure an architecturally attractive, exciting development with a lot of open space. It will also preserve the historic industrial structures and use high-rise buildings to achieve an appropriate level of densification. Implenia will now work with all the parties involved to gradually realise projects on the new Sulzerareal plots.
The first 2000-Watt quarter in Winterthur is being built on the Werk1 plot over the next few years.
Implenia press contact:
Reto Aregger
Communications Manager
Tel.: +41 58 474 74 77
Implenia is the leading construction and construction services company in Switzerland. Formed in 2006 from the merger between Zschokke and Batigroup, Implenia can look back on around 150 years of history in the construction industry. Implenia brings the expertise of its highly skilled Modernisation & Development, Buildings, and Tunnelling & Civil Engineering Sectors, as well as its Switzerland and Norway Regions under the single roof of a nationally and internationally active company. With its integrated business model and specialists operating in all its divisions, the Group can manage a building project through its entire lifecycle and deliver work that is economical, integrated and customer-centric. The focus is on striking a sustainable balance between financial success and social and environmental responsibility. With Bilfinger Construction, Implenia has a strong platform in the German, Austrian and Scandinavian markets from which to exploit the "infrastructure" megatrend.
Implenia has its headquarters in Dietlikon near Zurich and employs around 8500 people. In 2014 it posted pro forma turnover (including Bilfinger Construction) of around CHF 3.6 billion. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (IMPN, CH0023868554). For more information, please visit www.implenia.com.
