Jumilla Mayor Francisco Abellán and Development Minister José Blanco, signed yesterday in Madrid, the collaboration agreement for the 1% Cultural replacement cover Vico Theatre.
Abellán was accompanied by the councilman of Culture Joan Guardiola.
Under this agreement, the Ministry of Public Works and the City of Jumilla 710,855.05 euros allocated to this project, of which Development will provide 533,141.29 euros.
This would represent 75% of the total budget required, the other 25% has been applied to the region.
The building constructed with an eclectic language, opened in 1883.
Presented for a typical neo-classical theater with a plant in a horseshoe shape.
It highlights the painted ceiling of the main hall were made on canvas with frame bracing, it hangs from the wooden trusses that form the original roof structure on the stalls.
The papers included in this project are mainly focused on the elimination of cracks, deformation, humidity detected, as well as the replacement of unique structural elements, such as the wooden trusses of the main body.
It also includes the restoration of the painted ceiling of the stalls, and proposes the rendering of the facades of the buildings recently added to the original building.
Construction will begin in March and will last approximately one year, as confirmed by the mayor also made an assessment "very positive that this agreement and made a significant investment by the Ministry of Development in Spain, of Jumilla which takes a prominent part. "
This amount is 75% of the work and the rest has been applied to the region "are waiting for your answer, although it is difficult as the Autonomous Communities did not want to do this project, they were betting on a building Yecla, we are dragging their feet by the Department of Fine Arts and would be very sad to behave as political stakeholders, "added the highest local authority.
Francisco Abellán has stated that "it is an important activity because it kept for many years a heritage loved and appreciated by all Jumillano."
This was made possible by the efforts of Councilwoman Jeanne Guardiola Culture, "which has had a constant interest and concern that has been able to prepare a project and gain the trust of the Ministry to grant the subsidy," he said Abellán .
For his part, Jose Blanco said that over 1% of the Ministry of Cultural Development "is contributing more than ever, rehabilitation and preservation of the property's most significant cultural heritage."
Thus, the minister said that the Government of Spain has in 2009 a total of 67 million euros to this program, the most since its inception and is committed to maintain this investment in 2010.
"This will continue to fund, as at present, projects for the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration and enhancement of the goods that make up our historical and artistic heritage," he noted.
White also stressed that these projects, and to protect and promote the heritage, "a positive impact on economic activity and employment."
Finally, the minister underlined the cooperation of local authorities in promoting these cultural projects.
"Dialogue and cooperation are essential for effective public policies articulate that meet the demands of citizens, and 1% Cultural program is a clear example of this, because it encourages collaboration between central, regional, and local institutions non-profit, achieving a multiplier effect giving aid, "he said.
1% Cultural
Heritage Act 1985 provides that 1% of the total budget for the implementation of public works will fund the work of conservation and enrichment of the Spanish Historical Heritage or promoting creativity.
The performances are held in buildings of cultural interest or similar.
The calculation of this 1% is made on the basis of budget execution of all construction material in excess of 600,000 euros.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla