WORK IN PROGRESS

IN THE MONTH OF JULY 2003

Work performed during June in the five environments into which the work site is divided in order that they may progress simultaneously, was as follows:

Sale Apollinee: The restoration and integration of the stonework and the completion of the ceiling and wall decorations has almost been terminated and the scaffolding on the ground floor has now been dismantled. The cleaning of the stonework portion of the outer façade in Campo San Fantin currently nears completion, as the upper part of the outside scaffolding and that in Calle della Fenice has been taken down. Restoration is currently in progress on the outer gates.

Theatrical Cavea: The Istrian stone flooring of the corridor under the stalls is currently being laid, and the walls and ceilings of the wooden boxes including the Venetian-style flooring are almost finished. The squaring of all the doorways to the various floors and the restoration of the monumental staircase on the south side are currently being terminated. Installation work proceeds hand-in-hand with work on the boxes, whilst the tubes connecting the machines of the air-conditioning system are being installed in the engine room over the ceiling. Maestro Mattei has commenced the painting on the parapets of the gallery and the circle. The connection of the air treatment machinery positioned in the attic is almost finished and the topcoat is being applied to the roof tiles.

Stage: the insulation and waterproofing work on the roof is almost complete, and the assembly of the scenery machinery is under way in the lower part. Internal and external plastering work is in progress.

Northern Wing (changing rooms and conveniences): the completion of the roof of the “great chorus” room is now under way and the wooden trusses have already been assembled. The inside dividing walls and relative plasterwork is currently being completed. Work on the electrical and mechanical systems is being completed.

Southern Wing (offices and the “Rossi” room): The ceilings are currently being completed in the 12.00/12.80 offices. The dividing walls on the ground floor are being built and the underground fire prevention system’s pump unit is being completed. Manpower employed: current records show an average daily presence of some 300 labourers, with a partial use of double shifts.

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