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Special Needs School and Kirchmatt School in Zug

New special needs school and extension of Kirchmatt primary school – ready from 2029

The special needs school (HPS) has been housed at Maria Opferung since 2003; the building has to be demolished because of pollutants. The city is therefore building a new HPS and at the same time extending Kirchmatt primary school, which already uses rooms in the HPS building. The winning design «Tsukamori» by Lucerne-based Konstrukt AG is currently being developed; voters will decide on the construction credit in 2027.

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Quick answers

Based on the current status

Where does the project stand?

Phase 1 of 6: Detailed design.

Latest: Temporary childcare pavilion due to lack of space (8.1.2026).

What happens next?

2026: Design development of the winning project.

After that (2027): Construction credit with popular vote, construction start at Kirchmatt primary school (planned).

When will it be finished?

Planned: Aug. 2030 (New HPS building opens (school year 2030/31)).

Where the project stands

Phase: Detailed design
  1. Detailed design
  2. Parliament
  3. Vote
  4. Permit
  5. Construction
  6. Occupancy
Winning design«Tsukamori», Konstrukt AG
Competition16 teams
DeveloperCity of Zug
Occupancy2029/30 (Kirchmatt), 2030/31 (HPS)

What it is about

The Special Educational Needs School (HPS) has been housed in the Maria Opferung building since 2003. The building must be demolished due to the presence of hazardous substances, so the HPS needs a new building. At the same time, the Kirchmatt Primary School, which already uses some of the HPS’s premises, is being expanded.

The ‘Tsukamori’ project, submitted by Konstrukt AG of Lucerne, won the 2022 project competition, in which 16 teams took part. It is now being developed in detail.

What changes for the neighbourhood

Due to a lack of space, a temporary childcare pavilion has already been erected. Construction will take place in two stages: first, the extension of Kirchmatt Primary School, followed by the construction of the new HPS building.

The decision on the construction loan will be made by the electorate.

The road so far – and ahead

  1. Oct. 2022Design competition decided: «Tsukamori» (Konstrukt AG, Lucerne), 16 teams Source
  2. 1.10.2024City Council proposal: planning and design credit (supplement) Source
  3. 8.1.2026Temporary childcare pavilion due to lack of space Source
  4. 2027Construction credit with popular vote, construction start at Kirchmatt primary school (planned) Source
  5. 2028Construction start for the new HPS (planned) Source
  6. Aug. 2029Extended Kirchmatt primary school opens (school year 2029/30) Source
  7. Aug. 2030New HPS building opens (school year 2030/31) Source

From Parliament

Automatically from the council information system
3.9.2026MotionSPRestoration and long-term preservation of the historic Maria Opferung monastery complex in the town of Zug – preparation of a loan proposal for the Municipal CouncilÜberwiesen an den Stadtrat1.10.2024City Council billNo. 2888New building for the Special Educational Needs School and extension to the Kirchmatt school complex: planning and project development grant (Addendum to City Council Report and Motion No. 2888 of 2 July 2024)
  1. City Council
  2. GPK
  3. BPK
  4. Parliament

More

Building department: Kirchmatt and HPSWebsite

Last checked on 10.11.2026, compiled editorially from public sources. Official publications are authoritative.

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