New Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe

May 17, 2021

Das Badische Staatstheater soll saniert werden, das hatte der Gemeinderat Karlsruhe 2014 entschieden. Im selben Jahr wurde die Sanierung für 125 Mio Euro ausgeschrieben. Jeweils die Hälfte sollen Stadt und Land dabei an den Kosten tragen. Die eigentliche Sanierung hat noch nicht begonnen, sondern nur vorbereitende Maßnahmen, wie die Tiefgarage und das Entrée für die Sanierungszeit wurden gebaut. Bis 2020 wurden die Kosten für die Sanierung immer höher beziffert. Mittlerweile spricht man von mehr als 508 Mio Euro ohne die Platzgestaltung. Die Summe könnte daher noch weiter steigen. Für unsere Fraktion der Freien Wähler und FÜR Karlsruhe war die rote Linie schon bei 325 Mio Euro erreicht. Diese Seite soll zum aktuellen Stand, wichtigen Fragen und verschiedenen Lösungsvorschlägen informieren.

DieHistoriedes neuen Staatstheaters

Januar 2014

Generalsanierung und Erweiterung beschlossen

The municipal council decides on the general renovation and expansion, the new Badisches Staatstheater is to cost 125 million euros.

Source: State Theater renovation page

April 2014

Architektenwettbewerb startet

The call for entries begins and designs can be submitted.

Source: State Theater renovation page

Dezember 2014

Gewinner ist gefunden

The jury decided on the submitted proposals.

Source: State Theater renovation page

Juli 2015

Überarbeitete Entwürfe sind fertig

Two offices prevail against competitors.

Source: State Theater renovation page

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Oktober 2015

Anfrage von FÜR Karlsruhe (GfK)

FOR Karlsruhe, then GfK, asks whether the 125 million euros can be kept. The city replies that the 125 million are binding and there is a cost control.

Source: City of Karlsruhe website

Mai 2017

Neue Vorplanung spricht von max. 325 Mio Euro

The maximum 325 million euros are full costs including theater space. This is not taken into account in the later EUR 500 million.

Source: State Theater renovation page

Juli 2017

Verwaltungsrat stimmt für Fortsetzung

The Board of Directors of the Badisches Staatstheater agrees to continue the preliminary draft for renovation and expansion. The implementation should be accompanied by cost controlling.

Source: State Theater renovation page

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September 2017

FÜR Karlsruhe fordert Einsparungen

FOR Karlsruhe asks for savings and looks for potential savings. Together with Free Voters and the FDP, they demand citizen participation.

Source: City of Karlsruhe website

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Januar 2020

Kostendeckel bei 320 Mio von Freien Wählern und FÜR Karlsruhe gefordert

With an application, Freie Wahler and FÜR Karlsruhe bring in a cost cap for the worst case. The costs are to be capped at 320 million. The application is referred to the expert committee and not voted on.

Mai 2020

500 Mio Euro sind im Gespräch

The construction costs are now estimated at 500 million euros. The reason is the rising construction price index and an increase in the risk taken into account, as well as the continuation of preliminary measures.

November 2020

Der Verwaltungsrat des Staatstheater empfiehlt Variante mit 500 Mio. Euro

The board of directors recommends a restructuring variant with a budget of up to around 500 million euros. Costs for interim solutions, personnel and the costs for the outdoor facilities are not included. In the cost planning in advance, these were given as full costs.

Source: State Theater renovation page

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Januar 2021

Anfrage zu den Baukosten und eventuellen Baustopp

Our group is asking about the construction costs and the possibility of halting construction.

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März 2021

Antrag auf Wirtschaftlichkeitsprüfung

Our group is requesting an economic test compared to a new building. The city administration replies that this will be arranged.

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Mai 2021

Neubau und Sanierung sowie Einsparungen werden diskutiert

New figures are now available. dr Frank Mentrup speaks of total costs of 580 million euros in the Staatstheater Citizens’ Forum. The council will decide whether to proceed with the renovation. As there is no sign of a majority, the vote will be postponed to the June meeting.

Source: Bürgerforum Staatstheater

Fragen undAntworten

questions and answers

Welche Vorschläge für ein neues Badisches Staatstheater gibt es?

The refurbishment of the Badisches Staatstheater with expansion of the area is currently advertised and commissioned. Proposals that are due to the explosion in costs from originally 125 million to over 508 million euros are a new building at the same location and a new building at a different location. For example, the CDU faction brought a new building on the measuring site. The deletion of a division and downsizing of the building is also under discussion.

Warum muss saniert oder neu gebaut werden, reicht das bisherige Badische Staatstheater Gebäude nicht?

Due to space problems and the poor insulation of the building, it has to be renovated or rebuilt.

Welche Vorteile hat ein Neubau des Badischen Staatstheaters an selber Stelle?

There is no need to search for space, and the winning project can be implemented as a new building, which requires replanning and demolition of the existing building. This reduces the risk that is often associated with construction work in the existing building and e.g. has led to significant price increases and delays at the Stadthalle. However, a complete interim solution is required, which could be shorter in time than the partial interim solution of the renovation.

Welche Vorteile hat ein Neubau des Badischen Staatstheaters an anderer Stelle?

Building elsewhere can save the significant multi-million dollar cost of an interim solution. However, the project itself would be delayed, which could result in costs due to the increase in the construction price index, since the new building would then probably have to be put out to tender again.

Welche Vorschläge für Einsparungen bei der Sanierung oder beim Neubau stehen zur Diskussion?

The deletion of a division, the omission of the roof construction, the saving of the large screen and the associated media team. If you have your own suggestions, please let us know and write to us.