City Council considers DKK 3.4 million for expansion of Klubben Skæring

On Wednesday 7 October 2026, Aarhus City Council will consider a recommendation to give Klubben Skæring more space through renovation for DKK 3.4 million, so the club can keep pace with the number of children.

What it means for you

If the City Council adopts the recommendation, parts of building 5 at Skæring Skolevej 200 will be converted into shared premises for the club, the school and leisure users. The assembly hall, canteen, music room, storage rooms and common areas are to support dual use. The aim is more club space for children in the after-school and youth club and a better working and learning environment. The Technical and Environmental Committee and the Children and Young People Committee recommend a capital appropriation of DKK 3.4 million, and that availability amounts of DKK 0.5 million in 2026 and DKK 2.9 million in 2027 be released. The rooms are expected to be ready for use 9–11 months after any appropriation.

Background

Klubben Skæring lacks space relative to the number of club users. An assessment shows that the current framework is insufficient. The working environment is also unsatisfactory, which an order from an external auditor underscored in September 2025. (Appendix — Recommendation)

The expansion is proposed within the existing building envelope next to the club’s current premises. That follows the city council’s earlier line that after-school and youth club provision and schools should be part of shared local facilities. The Children and Young People Committee and the Technical and Environmental Committee, together with club and school management, have assessed several scenarios and selected one for the financial appraisal.

The assembly hall is planned with lounge zones, niches and side alcoves so the club gets small-scale environments, while the school can still hold morning assembly and leisure users can use the room for folk dancing. The canteen, music room and adjacent common areas are included too; specific layouts will be settled in further design work. Locker capacity and improved staff facilities must also be secured.

Figures and facts

• A capital appropriation of DKK 3.4 million is requested. (Appendix — Recommendation)
• Availability amounts: DKK 0.5 million in 2026 and DKK 2.9 million in 2027 (Appendix — Recommendation)
• An average of 187 children (10–12 years) in the after-school club and 42 children (13–17 years) in the youth club in 2024–2026 (Appendix — Recommendation)
• Current need: 468 m² (minimum 2.5 m² per child); the club today has 281 m² and lacks 240 m² (Appendix — Recommendation)
• In 2030/31, 202 enrolments are expected in the after-school club and a need for 505 m²; the shortfall rises to 277 m² (Appendix — Recommendation)
• The renovation is estimated at DKK 12,274 per m² for 277 m² (Appendix — Appendix 2: Key figures for unit prices)

Funding will be drawn partly from the remaining budget on appropriations for expansion of Malling Skole and crafts and design at 21 schools. The remaining DKK 1.5 million is financed from the capital reserve for indoor climate, toilets, working environment and similar items.

What happens next

The Municipal Executive recommended on 22 September 2026 that the City Council adopt the recommendation from the Municipal Executive Department for Technical and Environmental Affairs and the Municipal Executive Department for Children and Young People of 2 September 2026. Aarhus City Council will consider the case on Wednesday 7 October 2026. If the recommendation is adopted, Aarhus Ejendomme is the developer, and the rooms are expected to be ready for dual use 9–11 months after approval.

Sources

• Agenda — Expansion of Klubben Skæring
• Appendix — Recommendation
• Appendix — Appendix 2: Key figures for unit prices
• Aarhus Municipality meeting documents — meeting
• Aarhus Kommune

Other appendices

• Appendix — Appendix 1: Appropriation-related consequences