Görlitz: Refurbishment of the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater starts soon!

Görlitz: Refurbishment of the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater starts soon!

Görlitz, Deutschland - Great news for the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz! The city council almost unanimously approved the plan for urgently needed renovation. This measure is particularly necessary after an accident caused massive water damage due to a defective sprinkler system in November 2022. Mayor Octavian Ursu recently underlined the need for the renovation, especially behind the stage, where the stage and building technology is getting very old. There are not only tasks in fire security on the agenda, but also the creation of accessibility is an important concern. Sächsische.de reports that the renovation with kohl residues from the Structural change fund is to be financed.

The theater, which is borne by the partners city of Görlitz, city of Zittau and district of Görlitz, plans to use an alternative location at the freight station during the renovation work. There, preparations for the renovation should already be made there, which should bring estimated costs of around 8 million euros. This new hall will offer space for around 400 spectators and will also be used in the long term as a rehearsal room for the new Lusatian Philharmonic. Another part of the hall is intended for the neighboring Waldorf School as a multi -purpose hall. Diesachsen.de emphasizes that a return to the modernized main building is possible at the end of 2028.

financing and schedule

The estimated total costs for the particularly comprehensive renovation of the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater amount to over 57 million euros. The district council will deal with the project in the first autumn meeting after the summer break, and the regional accompanying committee also has to give the green light. An application for coal whereabouts has already been prepared, and hope for a decision is great, as you want to start the work in a timely manner. Daniel Morgenroth, the artistic director, expresses himself optimistic and expects construction work for the new event location as early as 2026. Sächsische.de also reports of an additional bright spot: "The plans lie before. "

Compared to other major renovations, such as the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, one hopes to keep the building deadlines and costs within the limits. The scandal about the increasing construction costs and the delays in other projects throws a shadow on public perception and can finally affect the love of art süddeutsche.de.

Overall, a good hand is proven in Görlitz when it comes to not only preserving the time -honored tradition of the theater, but also sustainable to secure its future chances. The plans are promising and we can be excited to see how everything will develop!