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The Ministry of housing contributes to regain the Spanish architectural heritage
13/01/2010
January 13, 2010
The Minister of housing, Beatriz Corredor, assured in Plasencia the commitment of the Department heads is "to contribute further to regain the Spanish architectural heritage" and as a sign he has cited the agreement signed with the Ayuntamiento de Mérida to the recovery of the Teatro Maria Luisa as well as the recent notice of the works of the Arab Alcazaba of Badajoz. Beatriz Corredor has visited the Cathedral of Plasencia once they have completed the restoration work, the Ministry has financed in its entirety with 2.940.065 euros once the investment in the main project of 1.673.623 euros, increase in 1.266.441 euros to make possible the recovery of the gold of gold leaf.
In Extremadura, it has been pointed out, the Ministry prepares with the Ayuntamiento de Mérida prescriptive documentation to contest the works of theater Maria Luisa. Their comprehensive rehabilitation include the lobby, room, the area of services, stage, the façade and covers. The State contribution will be 55% of the total cost of the works, which amounts to EUR 3.3 million.
In addition, the Ministry has tendered before end of year restoration and consolidation of the section of car door to door of the Alpéndiz of the Arab Alcazaba of Badajoz with a budget base of 3.263.089 euros.
