Zwentendorf vote keeps three fire brigades separate

Three fire brigades in the municipality of Zwentendorf will remain separate and their buildings will be renovated, following a runoff vote on Sunday, ORF reported.

A total of 56.8 percent voted to keep the Zwentendorf, Kleinschönbichl and Erpersdorf brigades, in the Tulln district, and renovate their existing buildings. The other 43.2 percent preferred a full merger.

Of the 153 eligible voters, 139 took part. Voting was open to municipal councillors and members of the three brigades. The runoff was held after the first vote on October 18 produced no clear result.

The result is binding, Zwentendorf Mayor Marion Török of the Social Democratic Party of Austria told ORF. She plans to meet the commanders of the three brigades on Monday to discuss next steps.