126,000 euros for the renovation of the historic Magdeburg boat lift!

126,000 euros for the renovation of the historic Magdeburg boat lift!

Magdeburg-Rothensee, Deutschland - In Magdeburg there are gratifying news for the historic shipping lift in Rothensee: Saxony-Anhalt provides the impressive building of 126,000 euros . This was done by the Minister of Infrastructure and Digital, Dr. Lydia Hüskens announced during a ceremonial presentation of the approval notice. The support comes in time to carry out important renovation work and maintain the operation of the shipping lift.

dr. Hüskens emphasized the cultural and technical importance of the ship's plane, which is more than 80 years old. As the last buoyancy or swimmer's lift that still operates worldwide, it plays a central role as a traffic junction, the North Sea, Rhine, or and Vistula. "The lift is a technical monument, and it is important that we work for the preservation," said the minister.

renovation in focus

The funds provided are intended in particular for concrete repairs and rust protection work , which are to be carried out this year. The deputy for economy, tourism and regional cooperation between the city of Magdeburg, Sandra Yvonne Stieger, thanked for the support of the country and underlined the importance of these measures for the seasonal operation of the lift. Funding has been going into maintenance since 2012 - a total of about 1.7 million euros .

It is not just the technical aspects that are in focus. The ship's lift is also a popular attraction for tourists and plays an important role in sports shipping. "We are proud to have such a significant cultural monument that not only embodies the story, but also the future of the waterways," said Stieger.

support from the state of Saxony-Anhalt

The incoming funding testify to a clear commitment of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which has been continuously investing in the preservation of the ship's plane since 2012. State Secretary Bernd Schlömer found that the measures for maintenance are time, in particular the review of the concrete construction and safety -relevant measures that were identified as part of the building test. The planned work also includes the repair of the swimmer management and the improvement of control and cables.

The ship's lift may have been getting on in years, but the latest developments show that it will continue to play an important role in both shipping and tourism in the region in the future. The investment thrust through the funding provided gives hope that this impressive building will remain a sought -after goal for many visitors and skipper.

For detailed information about the project and the state of affairs, it is worth taking a look at the reporting of Magdeburg clicks , Meetingpoint Magdeburg and News today .