HAAPSALU - Enterprise Estoniahas confirmed that it will fund the first stage of reconstruction works of thepromenade in Haapsalu. The total cost of the works is approximatelyMEEK 60, of which nearly MEEK 50 will be covered from the grant forincreasing regional competitiveness, co-funded from the EuropeanRegional Development Fund.
"The Haapsalu promenade was already considered to be a verypresentable place at the end of the 19th century. It supportedsurrounding healthcare possibilities, flamboyant buildings andentertainment facilities. As of today, the former main road of theHaapsalu resort has become entirely obsolete, the structure on thebeach, road covering, lighting and greenery are in a bad condition, andsculptures require renovating," explained Monica Hankov, Director ofthe Business Environment Division of Enterprise Estonia.
In the course of the project, the road covering will be renewed, theold balustrade on the beach demolished and a new one built, greeneryestablished, two historical decorative staircases restored, boatlandings and a boat rental pavilion built.
Several works that will makeit more comfortable to visit the promenade will also be performed, suchas the marking of traffic management and the construction oflavatories. One of the works is the construction of the so-calledspring pavilion building, where extreme water levels can be observed.
"The promenade willbe turned into a unique open-air theme park that other towns do nothave," said Hankov.
"The reconstruction of the promenadewill bring the atmosphere and services of the original resort town backto Haapsalu: boat rides, musicians, picnics, artists, evening concerts.The promenade will have the power to reshape the reputation of theentire town and support its businesses," she added.
