Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Work Commences on the Restoration of the Church of La Consolación in El Palmar
Since I get around to going to this church once or twice a year, I can vouch for the fact that the poor old thing has suffered from the damp. Actually, in an old building or a church, one can excuse that characteristic musty smell, but it is clear that something needed doing before it became a serious structural problem.
INFOICOD NOTICIAS report that the works, which are budgeted at 371,230 euros, have recently commenced and consist in the remodelling of the ceiling of the main building and the consolidation of the structure. They are also installing a system against the damp and will be repairing the perimeter walls.
The Tenerife Island Corporation are putting up most of the money, some 70 percent, while the town hall is paying 20 percent of the cost. The Bishopric of Tenerife, who also paid to have the plans drawn up for the project, will add the other 10 percent.
They don't mention when the works are expected to be completed.
Comienzan los trabajos de rehabilitación de la Iglesia de El Palmar
