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The government delegate in the Region of Murcia, Rafael González Tovar and the Mayor of Jumilla, Francisco Abellán, have reopened this morning the doors of the iconic local theater Vico, having completed the rehabilitation of the building.
The event also counted with the presence of all those involved in carrying out this work (technical, business and workers) as well as various council members of the corporation and society representatives Jumillano.
Such rehabilitation has involved a total investment of 710,855 euros has been made possible thanks to the 1% Cultural Program of the Government of Spain that provides 75% (533,141 euros) and 25% (177,713 euros) provided by the City of Jumilla.
The work has mainly consisted of replacing the old roof, restoration of the ceiling painting, removing dampness and cracks, and the improvement of the stalls.
Including works carried out on the deck have included performances on the cover of the nave (with new trusses and half-timbered), aisles (new version), the waterproofing of flat terraces and replacement of skylights.
In addition, the ceiling have been restored ceiling paintings are paintings, has replaced the floor of the central hall with new flooring, natural wood, and the previous one was damaged by worms.
The performances are accompanied by changes in wiring and installing new sound systems, fire protection and air conditioning.
Has also acted on the facade and exterior, and other indoor activities and finishes, floor polish, polishing, repairing cracks and moisture, paints and varnishes.
Because the building has several cataloging, besides being BIC, also declared a Historical-rehabilitation works had to meet the requirements that come with high level of protection of the building.
All with the aim of which is retained in full its uniqueness and monumental, preserving all the historic and / or artistic possesses.
In this sense, the work has been done in a very traditional and thoroughly.
Tovar Gonzalez stressed that the Government of Spain through the figure of 1% cultural, "is to fully support the conservation of cultural property in our region and is contributing more than ever to restore important elements of our heritage, such as Vico theater, so loved by the vainly Jumillano not declared of Cultural Interest. "
For his part, Mayor of Jumilla, Francisco Abellán, said that without this subsidy from the Ministry of Development have been very difficult as complete rehabilitation has been performed in the theater, which shows, once again, the support of Central Government to municipalities and their development. "
Abellán added that "these works, which have been very thorough, is a building perfectly suited for the development of cultural and social events for the enjoyment of Jumillano, since in the coming months Vico Theatre will host events different groups of Jumilla.
Abellán has lamented the lack of contribution of 25% that corresponded to the Autonomous Community, "a percentage that has been required to provide the council and therefore have had to pay Jumillano."
Finally, both the delegate and the mayor have highlighted the work of technicians who have coordinated the work and the company, of all people involved and in particular of the councilman of Culture Joan Guardiola, "you bet tirelessly for this project, its financing and has continued to work very closely. "
1% Cultural
The figure of 1% culture has its origin in the Heritage Act requiring earmark public works contracts a party of at least one percent to conservation work and enrichment of the Spanish Historical Heritage and the promotion of creativity art.
In this sense, the government delegate in Murcia, Rafael González Tovar, explained that "in this difficult economic environment, the activities funded under the Cultural 1% are not only measures to protect and promote the heritage of our towns and cities, but that its effects extend beyond impacting positively on economic activity and employment. "
The delegate of the Government has stressed that the government of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has spent a total of 10 million euros to the Region of Murcia, from 1% Cultural managing the Joint Committee set up by the Ministries of Development and Culture .
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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