Construction of the castle tower in Neustrelitz: cost explosion to 13 million!

Construction of the castle tower in Neustrelitz: cost explosion to 13 million!

The construction project of the castle tower in Neustrelitz is really expensive for the city: the costs have risen to almost 13 million euros. The current cost accounting of MKK architects shows that initially only 9.5 million euros was expected. The project originally started more than five years ago with estimates of only 6.5 to 7 million euros. The city puts this development into a difficult financial situation, especially since the funding from the federal and state governments can only cover about half of the total costs. Unique challenges that the city administration also employ, reports the Nordkurier .

It remains unclear how the city can conclude the remaining financing gap of at least 3 million euros. Mayor Andreas Grund suggests increasing the rate of property tax to generate around 350,000 euros annually. However, this decision is controversial, especially among the political groups. The CDU as well as the groups of Greens, FDP and Pulse are calling for a quick start to start, even without having full financing. In contrast, the SPD and the Left Group are in favor of more citizen participation, for example through a citizens' decision in the upcoming local elections.

a project with tradition

The reconstruction of the castle tower has already run over 25 years. The last consultations in the city parliament were shaped by heated discussions. Christoph Poland from the CDU accused Mayor of Reason to be against the project, while other factions are pushing for a binding decision. The expansion of the construction costs is thus in a negative light, which further delays the plans. Proponents of the project refer to the historical value of the castle tower and compare it to the Dresden Frauenkirche or the Berlin Castle, where elaborate reconstructions were also successful, so reports NDR .

The city of Neustrelitz itself has achieved a lot in the past three decades through the urban development program, especially in the historic city center. A proud 113 million euros have been invested in the renovation since 1991, and there are other funds until 2025. The city administration has given the city renovation of the highest priority. 281 private and 12 public buildings have already been modernized, which has significantly revitalized the city center. The cornerstone for the castle tower could not only become a significant historical, but also a cultural point in the city center that supports the current modernization process. See neustrelitz.de .

the next step

The desired construction period for the castle tower is about three years. The next step in the project is a implementation decision in the city council, which should also clarify the management costs. In order to make the business games further concrete, a public event for the presentation of the museum and usage concept in the cultural district will take place on July 14th. Registrations were required by July 4th.

It remains to be seen how the city and the actors involved will master the challenges of the castle tower. The financial pressure is high, but also the desire to give the city a piece of its historical identity.