The aim of the project is to create a multifunctional cultural object accessible to the public - a complex of multifunctional cultural premises and performing arts decoration workshops of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet. Along with the implementation of the project, the area of Šķirotava will also gain vitality and a new start, where stage artists, decorators and technical staff will be actively working. This will improve the socio-economic environment of the area, which will also attract more private investments.
After the dismantling of the slums and the creation of external engineering networks (water supply, heat supply, electricity, communications, domestic sewerage and sewage collection systems), a multifunctional complex of 6201 m2 will be built and a surrounding area of 8792 m2 will be upgraded.
The new complex of decoration workshops and rehearsal halls will not only facilitate the planning of rehearsals, but will also allow one to use the New Hall of the National Opera and Ballet House for the purpose for which it is intended - to delight visitors with new performances.
Zigmars Liepiņš,
Chairman of the Board of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet (2013-2019)
Date of the announcement for the procurement of construction works: Feb 2021 Scheduled date of contract signing for the construction works: Aug 2021 Estimated duration of the construction works: 24 months |
The territory of Šķirotava, where the object to be built is located, is currently one of the most degraded districts of Riga, but at the same time a historical industrial environment has been preserved there. Industrial facilities are no longer used today, so the district is functionally and visually degraded.
Project name and identification number:
Establishment of a performing arts decoration workshop and rehearsal hall complex at Lubānas iela 80, Riga / 5.6.1.0/17/I/003.
Objective of the project:
European Regional Development Fund within the framework of the implementation of specific support objective 5.6.1 “To promote the revitalisation of the city of Riga, ensuring efficient socio-economic use of the territory” to develop a multifunctional cultural infrastructure object accessible to the public - Latvian National Opera and Ballet multifunctional cultural space and performing arts decoration workshop complex (3300 m2), to improve the socio-economic environment of the Šķirotava neighbourhood by increasing the availability of cultural activities available to the residents of the neighbourhood, to attract private investment by improving part of the neighbourhood, as well as to multiply the revitalisation effect in nearby neighbourhoods (Pļavnieki, potentially Dreiliņi and Dārzciems).
Main activities of the project:
demolition of slums; new building development; creation of external engineering networks; territory improvement.
Project term and financing:
the project is planned to be implemented from March 2017 to December 2022. The total funding of the project is planned to be EUR 4 999 970.59 (excluding VAT), of which the European Regional Development Fund funding is EUR 4 249 975 (85%) and the state budget co-financing is EUR 749 995.59 (15%).
Project benefits:
the implementation of the project will be a significant benefit in the context of Riga, Latvia and Europe for residents, entrepreneurs and guests of Riga.