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Federal funding for Braunschweig's Bad Gliesmarode: renovation in sight!
Braunschweig is planning to renovate Bad Gliesmarode with possible funding from the Sportbillion for municipal sports facilities.
Federal funding for Braunschweig's Bad Gliesmarode: renovation in sight!
Something is happening in the sports sector in Braunschweig! In May 2025, the city council decided to renovate Bad Gliesmarode and keep it under city ownership. The SPD parliamentary group hopes that this measure will be implemented through the new Sports billion from the federal government is supported. In this context, Frank Graffstedt, the sports policy spokesman for the SPD council group, announced that Braunschweig would take part in the federal expression of interest process.
An important decision is due on Tuesday, December 9, 2025: The council will discuss the funding application for Bad Gliesmarode. In the period from November 2025 to January 2026, municipalities have the opportunity to apply for funding from the Sportbillion from the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Construction. Funding is provided for the renovation of sports facilities that are of central importance for school and popular sports.
Great financial support in prospect
The federal government could support the renovation of Bad Gliesmarode with up to 45% or a maximum of 8 million euros; The city would have to cover 55% of the costs itself. The forecast construction costs for the bathroom are around 10.6 million euros. In addition, three other projects have been discussed for possible funding:
- Sanierung und Umbau von Haus 3 des „Vienna-Houses“ zu einer Sport-Multifunktionsanlage.
- Sanierung der Sporthalle der IGS Wilhelm Bracke.
- Neubau eines Kunstrasenplatzes auf der Sportanlage in Rautheim.
These measures are intended to meet the increased demands in sport and could at the same time relieve the burden on the city's budget. The first result of the federal review is expected in mid-2026.
Background to the sports billion
The Sports billion provides a total of 333 million euros to reduce the renovation backlog at sports facilities and improve the sports infrastructure in Germany. The focus is on municipal sports facilities that are important for the regional and national population.
Funding can be used for comprehensive renovations of publicly accessible sports halls, swimming pools and outdoor sports facilities. The measures must meet energy standards and be implemented through transparent cooperation between municipalities and associations. The application deadline for the project outlines ends on January 15, 2026 - so it is important that the projects be prepared in the starting blocks.
With a good hand and creative concepts, Braunschweig could not only save the sports facilities, but also raise them to a new, contemporary level. It will be interesting to see what the council decides on December 9th!