On 7 September, an event is planned at the Latvian National Opera to mark the completion of the project “Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures in the Historic Building of the Latvian National Opera”.
The project's aim is to preserve and further develop an important part of Latvia's cultural heritage – the Latvian National Opera building, a protected architectural monument of national significance - by improving the energy efficiency of its historic sections. During the building's renovation and restoration, the aim is to preserve its authenticity while respecting the original materials, technologies and historic construction methods. Throughout the project, extensive energy-efficiency improvements, reconstruction of engineering systems, renovation and restoration works have been carried out in the historic building of the Latvian National Opera, while preserving the historical authenticity of this architectural monument of national significance.
The event will be attended by Sandis Voldiņš, Chairman of the Management Board of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet; Nauris Puntulis, Minister of Culture; Jurģis Miezainis, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Economics; Andris Kužnieks, Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia; Anita Krūmiņa, Director of the Central Finance and Contracting Agency; and Jānis Lāčaunieks, Chairman of the Management Board of Pillar Contractor.
The project is financed through the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility Plan, under Reform and Investment Direction 1.2, “Improving Energy Efficiency”, Investment 1.2.1.4.i, “Improving Energy Efficiency in Public Sector Buildings, Including Historic Buildings”, as well as from the own funds of the State Limited Liability Company “Latvian National Opera and Ballet”.
