Tourism Infrastructure Development in Gabrovo
At the beginning of March, construction and installation works are scheduled to begin on the integrated project for the development of the cultural and historical tourism product and its related infrastructure in Gabrovo. Just a few days ago, the three construction contracts with the selected contractors were officially signed.
The large-scale project has a total value of BGN 6,195,596, of which BGN 275,704 is the municipality’s own contribution. The project, aimed at establishing Gabrovo as a national tourist center, is financed under the Operational Program “Regional Development.” The initiative encompasses some of the most attractive and popular national sites of cultural and historical heritage – the Architectural and Ethnographic Complex (AEC) “Etar,” the Architectural and Historical Reserve (AHR) “Bozhentsi,” and the Dechko House.
The consortium “Bozhentsi 2012”, consisting of the Sofia-based companies “Restoration” EAD, “IPS Infrastructures” AD, and “MIRAT Group” Ltd., will carry out construction works on sites in AHR “Bozhentsi,” with a total value of BGN 1,938,196 (VAT included). The contractor will undertake restoration and adaptation of the administrative building, the old and the new schools, restoration and conservation of the “Doncho Popa” and “Mityo Stanev” houses; construction of a parking lot and service building at the entrance of AHR “Bozhentsi”; as well as landscaping, rehabilitation of the cobblestone pavement, installation of a video surveillance system, and replacement and installation of new, including artistic, lighting.
surveillance system, restoration of compromised cobblestone pavement, and replacement and installation of new, including artistic, lighting. Another contractor – the consortium “Euro Stroy”, consisting of the companies “Kris Group” EOOD – Ruse, and “VT Engineering” OOD – Veliko Tarnovo, will carry out construction works on sites in AEC “Etar,” with a total value of BGN 642,334 (VAT included). The planned activities include restoration of the Balkan Dairy, construction of a retaining wall, an alley and a parking lot, landscaping, installation of a video
The entrusted construction works for “Cultural Infrastructure Gabrovo 2012” consortium, composed of “Stroitel” OOD – Ruse, and “Pliska Consulting” OOD – Sofia, amount to BGN 1,079,810 (VAT included). The consortium will work on two sites. The first includes conservation, restoration, and adaptation of the Dechko House, intended to host a “retro” pharmacy and a “retro” photo studio. The second concerns the restoration and adaptation of the former building of the Regional Historical Museum – Gabrovo, for the creation of a virtual museum of Gabrovo industry. Stroitelstvo Gradat, Issue 8, 25/02/2013
Строителство Градът Брой 8 от 25/02/2013