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  • Industrial site in Serrières becomes Neuchâtel Innovation Park

    Industrial site in Serrières becomes Neuchâtel Innovation Park

    In collaboration with the Caisse cantonale d’assurance populaire and the Etablissement cantonal d’assurance et de prévention, the State and the City of Neuchâtel have acquired an industrial complex on Rue des Usines in Serrières. The aim is to develop and operate a new innovation centre there. To this end, the public limited company Usinnove SA was founded, in which the state holds a 40% stake and the City of Neuchâtel 20%. The remaining shares are held by CCAP and ECAP. The industrial complex covers an area of 7,000 m² and can create almost 400 new jobs.

    Central role of Microcity SA
    The new site will be managed and operated by Microcity SA. A centre of excellence for diagnostics and related technologies is to be set up, serving as a hub for companies in the fields of diagnostics and automation. Part of the complex will be converted into a business centre equipped with laboratory infrastructure and offering a collaborative project environment for large companies, SMEs and start-ups.

    Strengthening the Neuchâtel innovation cluster
    The acquired industrial complex is intended to further strengthen Neuchâtel’s position in the Swiss Innovation Park. The Serrières site offers potential for the expansion of Neuchâtel’s innovation cluster and will secure an industrial location in the long term. Neuchâtel will thus expand its offering and consolidate its position as an innovation centre.

    Strategic use of old buildings
    The purchase of the industrial complex is part of the state’s strategy to utilise old buildings for light industrial activities. This policy aims to bring start-ups, SMEs, large companies and research centres together on one site in order to meet the economic challenges facing the canton. Similar projects have already been realised at the sites Rue Jaquet-Droz 7 in Neuchâtel and Hôtel-de-Ville 7 in Le Locle, which are also home to cutting-edge applied research activities.

    An important step for Neuchâtel
    The acquisition of the industrial complex in Serrières and the planned transformation into an innovation centre are an important step for the economic development of Neuchâtel. The close cooperation between the state, the city and institutional partners will strengthen the region and create the basis for future innovations.

  • Modernisation of the Herzogenmühle health centre

    Modernisation of the Herzogenmühle health centre

    After more than three decades of operation, the Herzogenmühle health centre is undergoing a fundamental modernisation. This measure takes into account the change in operational requirements and the changing needs of the residents. The project focuses on various structural optimisations that are to be implemented between July 2024 and July 2025. In particular, the aim is to create larger communal areas by merging various rooms. The aim is to improve mobility within the centre and increase the quality of stay for residents. Special niches for rollators and wheelchairs will make it easier to get around.

    A major part of the conversion involves converting unused bathing facilities in the basement into a modern health and fitness room, including a physiotherapy facility. In addition, a previously unused nursing bath will be reactivated and the podiatry department will be relocated to a new area within the hairdressing salon. The outdoor areas of the health centre will be enriched by numerous newly planted trees, which will improve the local climate and contribute to increasing biodiversity.

    In addition to these optimisations, necessary repairs are also planned. For example, the windows need to be refurbished due to leaks and the flat roof needs to be completely replaced. Photovoltaic systems are to be installed on the redesigned roof in order to increase the building’s energy efficiency. Furthermore, adjustments will be made to the exterior to increase accessibility and improve accident prevention. The energy and building technology will also be comprehensively modernised, including the installation of automated shading for the cafeteria, dining hall and multi-purpose hall to ensure better heat protection in summer. For these comprehensive measures, the city council approved new expenditure totalling CHF 1.664 million for the renovation and CHF 4.218 million for the partial refurbishment, including the usual reserves.