The Old Town Hall in Brno has structural issues, preparations are underway for repairs

Brno - The historically protected Old Town Hall in Brno is experiencing structural issues. Different parts of the building are settling unevenly, and cracks are appearing in the walls. The complex, which has its oldest parts dating back to the 13th century and is one of the oldest secular buildings in Brno, requires structural reinforcement. According to the initial plan approved by the Brno city councilors, nearly 23 million Czech crowns will be needed for the structural repairs and restoration work. This was stated by Deputy Mayor Ladislav Macek today.
    Structural issues were noted by experts at the Old Town Hall nearly ten years ago. The condition has likely worsened due to the construction of collectors on Radnická Street and also the emergency state of the sewage system. Although workers repaired the sewage system four years ago, a three-year-old assessment indicates further deterioration of structural defects and the necessity for repairs.
    The experts found the most significant structural defects between the tower and the building at Radnická 6. The foundations of the tower on one side are sinking, the street facade is also settling, and according to the assessment, the buildings in the courtyard wing are fanning out. Reinforcement of the foundations and the structure of the buildings could begin next year, with the completion date set for 2010. The repairs will also include restoration work, mainly in the fresco hall.
    Until the mid-1930s, the Old Town Hall housed the municipal administration. It now mainly serves cultural and social events. The ground floor hosts an information center for tourists. The complex is dominated by the tower resting on Gothic foundations and the portal above the entrance from Radnická Street. In the passage to the courtyard, there is a wheel and a dragon, symbols of Brno.