The traffic enterprises Karlsruhe published last week further details to the planning around the tower mountain course, these meet with displeasure with the free voters and FOR Karlsruhe.
City Councilor Petra Lorenz, a member of the FW|FÜR group in the Karlsruhe City Council, is critical of the “oversized plans” for the renovation of the Turmbergbahn in Durlach. The renovation of the historic landmark is planned and, according to the group ‘s estimates, will cost over 60 million of euros.
Councillor Friedemann Kalmbach emphasized that the city of Karlsruhe is currently facing major challenges and that funds for investments are limited. In view of the city’s budgetary situation, the rehabilitation of the Turmbergbahn cannot be justified in this dimension and cannot be prioritized. There were more urgent needs and projects where the money could be better invested, especially in the expansion of schools and daycare centers to help the people of Karlsruhe, “the plans are rather the icing on the cake, but it is already crumbling on the cake,” it says metaphorically from the group.
Jürgen Wenzel, a city councilor and local councilor in Durlach, went on to explain that the Turmbergbahn was undoubtedly an important part of the city’s cultural heritage for which his Durlach heart beats, but in view of the city’s difficult financial situation, it was necessary to prioritize and carefully weigh up which investments would bring the most benefits for the citizens. A smaller-scale refurbishment is nevertheless necessary to ensure continued operation.
The FW|FÜR group stands for responsible budgeting and prioritizing investments that bring the greatest benefit to the city and its residents. “We will continue to advocate for the wise and sustainable use of city funds and advocate for projects that have a positive impact on the community,” the group concludes.
