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Dresden TV Tower Design Finalized as Funding Application and Sunrise Briefing Near

The completed design now underpins a final funding bid that must be filed before a federal deadline at year’s end.

Overview

  • Project partners confirm the detailed design is finished and will serve as the basis for the final public funding application.
  • Owner Deutsche Funkturm GmbH will host a 6 a.m. press conference on November 11 on the tower with Saxony’s Michael Kretschmer, Dresden Mayor Dirk Hilbert and the future operator to outline status and next steps.
  • The funding package referenced in reports includes a €12.8 million federal pledge plus €6.4 million each from the state and city, with the application now being prepared.
  • City officials say the cost framework remains about €25.65 million, and roughly €1.6 million has already been spent on planning.
  • Reporters note a near-term reopening is unlikely, with Tag24 citing an unconfirmed target around 2030 and a traffic and parking concept due by year’s end to address local concerns.