Historic terraces adjacent to the basin along Anton-Bruckner-Allee face no prospects for preservation, according to Clara-Zetkin-Park.

The city of Leipzig has announced plans to restore the historic terraces by the pond in Clara-Zetkin Park, a decision influenced by a successful petition. The tender for the restoration project was issued in the first quarter of 2025, with the original expectation of construction beginning the same year.

However, due to rising construction costs, the start of construction has yet to be named. The restoration project is now estimated to cost 1.63 million euros. The historic riverbank up to the mean waterline will be restored, including the historical river line based on a model from around 1900.

The Anton-Bruckner-Allee basin, a popular recreational destination and a component of the culturally significant Clara-Zetkin Park, will also undergo restoration in a monument-preserving manner. The old terraces, which were demolished during the park's redesign in the 1950s, will be part of this restoration.

The associated ELT facility and the historical fountain system, including the pump station with reflecting pool and supply line, will be repaired as part of the project. The monument-preserving objectives in the planning proposal, however, refer to the design features of the Clara-Zetkin Park created in the 1950s.

The Clara-Zetkin Park ensemble has been designated for protection, and the protected monument in this case is a three-dimensional building or structure, including its equipment, that forms a unit of monument value defined by historical, artistic, scientific, or urban planning significance.

The higher monument authority's stance on the restoration of historical river terraces seems to be a challenge for the city council's resolution. An explanation from the city regarding the concerns of monument protection is expected.

The basin on Anton-Bruckner-Allee is owned and maintained by the city of Leipzig. A total of 695,000 euros in funding was brought in for the basin through the urban development funding program "Lively Centers".

The Office for Urban Green and Waters announced the restoration of the basin on Anton-Bruckner-Allee in 2025. The city council's decision to restore the historic terraces, the associated challenges, and the expected explanations are all part of an ongoing discourse in Leipzig's urban planning landscape.

Historic terraces adjacent to the basin along Anton-Bruckner-Allee face no prospects for preservation, according to Clara-Zetkin-Park.