Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An after 10 months of renovation
QNN•30/10/2023 16:32
(QNO) - The project on the Japanese Covered Bridge renovation in Hoi An has been carried out for 10 months. The project finished dismantling the bridge and consolidating the foundation.
Reportedly, the Japanese Covered Bridge was built in Hoi An city (Quang Nam) at the beginning of the 17 century. It now becomes a symbol of the ancient town on the bank of the Hoai river. Photo: VTCNewsHowever, under the impact of both humans and natural disasters, the bridge has been seriously downgraded. The tile roofs are cracked, warped, and cannot fit together. The abutments have many cracks and peeled mortar. Photo: VTCNewsTherefore, the renovation project on the Japanese Covered Bridge was approved by the Quang Nam leaders and started in December 2022 with the participation of the Hoi An People’s Committee as an investor, the Centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation of Hoi An as an implementor, the Centre for Relics Consultation and Conservation - Institute for Relics Conservation as a consultant. Photo: VTCNewsThe project costs over VND20.2 billion from the Quang Nam and Hoi An budgets. It is expected to be completed within 360 days. Photo: VTCNewsThe renovation focuses on the main contents: renovating the general landscape and technical infrastrucutre; building auxilary works for the renovation; digitalization of the monument by using 3D technology; seminars, workshops, etc. Photo: VTCNewsAfter 10 months of implementation, the project has finished dismantling the bridge, consolidating the foundation. It is preparing for the next phase of the renovation. Photo: VTCNewsOne of the preparations for this phase is a discussion on techniques for the renovation after a survey on the Japanese Covered Bridge. Photo: VTCNewsAlthough it is in the period of renovation, Japanese Covered Bridge is still popular with visitors. A large number of visitors go there to learn more about it through the images exhibited there. Photo: VTCNews
