Haseloff invests over 30 million euros in Zeitz 'future!

Haseloff invests over 30 million euros in Zeitz 'future!

In a significant step for the city of Zeitz, Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff (CDU) has now given funding notices with a total value of over 30 million euros during his visit. These funds, which are mainly in the context of the structural change of coal regions, are intended to support the local infrastructure and educational projects. The first stop of his visit was the school complex secondary school III/elementary school Stadtmitte, where 17.8 million euros are provided. Of this, 16.85 million euros come from federal funds and the rest of state funds, which are to be used for the renovation and modernization in Pestalozzistraße/Schillerstrasse. mz.de reports that this is an important investment in the future of our children.

The second contact point of the Prime Minister was the Zekiwa area, where he handed over another 15.5 million euros for the “Realbor Zekiwa Zeitz” project as part of the new European Bauhaus. These initiatives aim to develop innovative concepts for a modern life and working world in Zeitz.

coal phase -out and structural change

The coal phase -out, which was decided in 2018 by the Federal Government with the Commission "Growth, Structural Change and Employment" (KWSB), particularly affects coal regions. The final report of this commission stated that the conversion of coal in Germany should be ended by 2038 at the latest. In order for this transformation to succeed, the coal exit law was initiated, which contains comprehensive regulations and support for affected regions. By 2028, at least 5,000 new jobs are to be created in federal authorities in order to cushion the economic losses. bmwk.de makes it clear that the Federal Government provides up to 40 billion euros to enable corresponding structural aids.

But what follows after the coal phase -out? The project office "City of the Future Zeitz" was already launched in Zeitz. It has its location in the city center at Roßmarkt 13 a and offers space for ideas and exchange about sustainable solutions. The aim is to create perspectives for a new world of life and work that help the city reorient themselves in the course of structural change. Zeitz2035.de describes how specific projects and design options for the future are to be developed here.

shape the future

The visit by Prime Minister Haseloff has once again shown that something is in motion in Zeitz. The means provided for education and the Zekiwa area are of central importance for the development of the city. With all the challenges that structural change brings, there is also a great opportunity: if everyone pulls together, Zeitz can result in this transformation strengthened. The new quality of life and innovative jobs could soon become a reality and make the city a pioneer in the region. The course for this is now set.