MPs: Federal government invests in research center in Lusatia
According to three Saxon MPs, the Bundestag Budget Committee has cleared the way for a multi-million euro investment in Lusatia. The federal government is providing a total of 68.6 million euros for the federal construction research center "LAB - Living Art of Building", MPs Paula Piechotta (Greens), Torsten Herbst (FDP) and Kathrin Michel (SPD) announced on Friday. This was decided by the Budget Committee, of which all three are members, in its adjustment meeting last night. The Free State had already agreed to bear the investment costs. The State Chancellery could not initially be reached for comment.
According to the information provided, the new federal research center will conduct research into the resource-conserving and climate-neutral construction of the future. "I am very pleased that we in the traffic light coalition have succeeded in providing funding for the LAB thanks to a joint effort," explained Michel. According to Piechotta, the LAB will close a gap in the future, as there is no dedicated research facility for sustainable construction in Germany. "From heat-resistant construction and carbon concrete to more digital and resource-efficient construction, there are topics waiting to be addressed," she said.
Herbst said that not only the district of Bautzen would benefit from the decision, but also the entire Saxon construction industry.
According to the city administration of Bautzen, the LAB will create more than 1,200 jobs in the fields of science and technology.
The substantial financial investment in the LAB will significantly contribute to conducting cutting-edge research in the field of sustainable and resource-efficient building methods. Furthermore, the allocation of funds for the federal construction research center "LAB - Living Art of Building" will play a crucial role in advancing the development of innovative building technologies.
Source: www.dpa.com
