(ANSAmed) - Rome, March 19 - Construction work for the
Italian pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai is continuing as
scheduled, with stringent security measures to ensure the
opening of the Universal Exposition on October 20, the Italian
commissioner for Expo 2020 and Invitalia said in a joint
statement on Friday.
In order for work to continue, special structures have been
set up to make it possible for people to clean their hands, as
well as isolation stations for any suspected cases of
coronavirus needing quarantine.
Moreover, workers will go through health screenings, their
temperature will be taken every morning and the number of people
who can stay in closed spaces limited.
The commissioner and Invitalia announced in the statement
that they published a tender for services, the organization and
production of events, to hire artists and testimonials, welcome
the public in the Italian pavilion and manage operational
activities.
The deadline to present offers is April 15, 2020.
The statement commented on progress in the construction of
the Italian pavilion and said that, during a video conference,
the committee representing the 192 participating countries, the
Bureau International des Exposistions (BIE), and the management
of Expo 2020 Dubai discussed the continuation of work in
national and thematic pavilions as well as a pledge to
constantly monitor the global impact of Covid-19.
The meeting highlighted the commitment to "continue together,
with the necessary security measures, in the march towards Expo
2020".
As far as the Italian pavilion is concerned, the statement
said that "the phase regarding the construction of foundations
has been completed and the first steel structures can be seen
that will reach 27 meters in height and will showcase the
pavilion's verticality: their completion is scheduled by the
month of April".
The month of May will be crucial "when the shell coverage
will be laid down to finally give the Italian house a roof that
will become the largest tricolor made in the history of our
country".
Construction material is being regularly delivered from Italy
despite limitations recently introduced to air traffic arriving
and leaving the United Arab Emirates, the statement also said.
"This, together with the advancement of work for the pavilion
- the statement said - is tangible proof of the vitality of
Italy's productive system despite the current health emergency
and indicates how Expo 2020 represents even more a great
occasion of recovery and a very precious possibility of
affirmation at an international level for our country".
Many agreements were signed with partner companies and, after
the first goods arrived in recent months, starting next week the
inflow will become more intense, turning into reality the idea
that was cultivated since the first steps of a building that is
strongly representative of Italian excellence.
The facade of Italy's pavilion in Dubai, entirely built with
nautical ropes made with recycled plastic, is being produced in
Italy and will be installed in June, completing the external
part of the structure.
The first phase will be completed in July. It is dedicated to
interiors made with innovative and organic materials that
represent the excellence of Italian companies and that will
prepare the pavilion for the final decoration phase. (ANSAmed)
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