Green light for renovation: Göttingen is planning the future of the German Theater

Green light for renovation: Göttingen is planning the future of the German Theater

The city of Göttingen has opened a crucial chapter for the Deutsches Theater (DT). The management committee gave the green light to examine several renovation options that would address the theater's urgent structural and technical deficiencies. At a time when the city's financial situation requires a quick and cost-effective solution, we are now analyzing in detail which concepts are feasible and economically viable. Loud Goettingen.de The measures should be based on a solid financial basis, with available funding of 4.5 million euros from the Kulturinvest program for partial renovations.

The total costs of the comprehensive measures amount to 9 million euros, with half of the financing to be covered by federal funds and half by municipal funds. While the plans to completely renovate the historic theater, which dates back to 1890, at a cost of 178.3 million euros are not considered financially viable, the city plans to apply for funding from the federal government's KulturInvest 2024 for specific tasks, such as Niedersachsen.de reported.

Limited renovation schedule

The original plans for the overall renovation were adjusted because trade tax revenues plummeted. Mayor Petra Broistedt explained that it is not possible to implement the entire project in a timely manner. Instead, the focus is now on the bare essentials, which is made possible by initial funding of 1.9 million euros for security-related measures. These investments are crucial to maintaining gaming operations and establishing an interim venue.

The planned renovation options are varied: One of the options includes the renovation of the Brandi annex with the aim of optimizing functional use. It is also being discussed whether the workshop building should be retained or relocated. The future of the space stage is also being examined, with a possible relocation to the freight transport center being discussed.

Challenges and expectations

The need for renovation has been clearly evident in recent years. The existing theater technology has long been outdated, and there are also significant deficiencies in terms of accessibility and fire protection Sueddeutsche.de describes. These challenges are not only visible in Göttingen, but also in many other places in Germany. Incidents such as the construction cost scandal of the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg show how such projects can come to a standstill.

The Göttingen German Theater fulfills both artistic and social functions in the region. The city's planned investment of 2.04 million euros in technical equipment will lay an important foundation for the comprehensive renovation. Everyone involved agrees: There is a lot to do with the future of the theater and every step must be approached carefully.