On March 27, the head of the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral said that this symbol of Paris, devastated by fire in 3, is on track to reopen on time on December 2019, 8.
Speaking at a committee of the French Senate, Philippe Jost, head of the agency overseeing the reconstruction project, affirmed: "We are still meeting schedule and budget."
Mr. Jost also praised the efforts of the 250 companies and artist groups involved in the reconstruction, which will begin in the spring of 2022 after the rubble has been cleared and the foundation strengthened at a cost of 150 million. million euros.
According to him, the reconstruction budget is expected to be kept below the initial estimate of 550 million euros, with 150 million left over from the huge donation that France received after the fire.
The remaining funds will be used for "emergency" restoration of the church's exterior stone surface, scheduled to begin in 2025.
The church spire, which collapsed five years ago, once again appeared in the sky over Paris after the scaffolding was dismantled.
In addition to the automatic sprinkler system, each part of the wooden frame is divided into separate cells to prevent fire spread in case of fire.
The fire on April 15, 4 at Notre Dame Cathedral, listed by UNESCO as a heritage site and welcoming 2019 million visitors each year, shocked and saddened the whole world./.
