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New splendor for Meißen: town square on Fährmannstrasse shines!
Meißen has redesigned the town square on Fährmannstraße after flood damage. Costs: 147,000 euros, financed by the federal government and the Free State of Saxony.
New splendor for Meißen: town square on Fährmannstrasse shines!
The town square at the intersection of Martinstrasse and Fährmannstrasse in Meißen shines in new splendor after a comprehensive redesign. The city of Meissen recently announced that work on this square, which previously suffered from flood damage and an unkempt appearance, had been successfully completed. The city council decided on the redesign in November 2024, which was completed in March 2025 with a total cost of around 147,000 euros. The financing came in part from the federal government and the Free State of Saxony, as [Die Sachsen](https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/neuer- Glanz-fuer-den-stadtplatz-an-der-faehrmannstrasse-in-meissen-3037158) reports.
As part of the redesign, a curved path was created that winds through the newly designed green space. A central lounge area now invites you to linger. What is particularly pleasing is that the existing trees were preserved, which gives the new facility a harmonious character. With the polygon paving, which was reused, and the colored treads, the square is given a colorful upgrade. The wave-shaped seating elements and robust planting also contribute to an appealing ambience. A highlight is certainly the interactive “water whirlpool”, which underlines the new attractiveness of the square.
Reconstruction after flood damage
The redesign of the town square is part of a larger reconstruction project in Meißen, which was made necessary by the devastating flood events this year. According to a report by Sächsische, the damage caused by the flood in June amounts to over 15 million euros. In order to master these challenges, the municipal company Seeg is hiring three more employees, increasing the team to 22 people.
Seeg, Meißen's urban development and renewal company, is responsible for carrying out a total of 68 individual measures as part of the reconstruction. The experiences from the floods of 2002 benefit the city because the team has close contact with the Saxon Development Bank. Seeg boss Birgit Richter emphasizes the importance of the availability of funding and the need to carry out billing correctly. The reconstruction is carried out in close coordination with the municipal building authority, which is responsible for planning and monitoring the construction projects.
The redesign and the ongoing reconstruction measures are a clear step towards a livable and sustainable city. In the future, Meißen will not only be more beautiful, but also better equipped to meet the challenges of the future.