Experience Tower at Tankumsee: Taxpayers Face 1.6M Euro Bill
The 'Experience Tower' at Tankumsee in Gifhorn has become a financial burden, with taxpayers footing a bill of over 1.6 million euros. A lawsuit, resulting from a delayed opening and contract termination, has added 218,015 euros to the total expenses. The facility, intended to generate profits, is currently running at a deficit of around 224,500 euros, with more costs possible. The Federal Association of Taxpayers has labelled this a case of mismanagement.
The tower's construction cost taxpayers 985,632 euros, with additional expenses of over 200,000 euros related to the lawsuit. Despite these significant investments, the facility is not generating the expected profits. Instead, it is projected to incur a loss of approximately 224,500 euros by the end of 2024. The identity of the lessee who rejected the contract for the construction of the climbing tower remains undisclosed, further clouding the issue.
The 'Experience Tower' at Tankumsee has proven to be a financial drain, with taxpayers bearing the brunt of the losses. The lawsuit and the ongoing deficit highlight the need for better management and transparency in the facility's operations. The total cost to taxpayers has already reached 1,430,015 euros, with the possibility of more expenses in the future.
