The Masia Catalana begins its rehabilitation

Salou. Costa Dorada. The City of Salou has presented works project to convert the building of the Catalan farmhouse into a center of Salou invigorate the tourism industry in the town because this place will be located from the craft market, in a space for tourist information and other purposes, still to be determined. The project, which follows the guidelines of the Plan of Municipal Urban Planning of Salou and other bylaws, consists of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the building opening this space for citizens and visitors. Councilman Management Planning, Marc Montagut, explained that in this first phase that started in February is to "maintain and rehabilitate existing buildings," he said. Work will begin this February and be completed in order to Easter, while last summer will be held the second phase, currently under study on the future of their uses. The cost of entries is 460,000 euros and the company have been awarded Rovesa. The councilman said that "this is an area of the city that long has been wasted and that since the Council we have proposed that citizens can enjoy this all year" and added that "with the project of the Catalan farmhouse to make an effort to maximize the resources we have while encouraging the promotion of quality tourism. " Indeed, it also creates a small amphitheater with capacity for 75 people from where they can carry out small-scale performances. The study of architecture OON has been responsible for the redesign of the area. "The project is based on respect for the existing house with the intention of enhancing its value," said Montagut.

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