Tender for construction works within the framework of the project “Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II” is announced

Project has been approved by the Estonia-Latvia-Russia cross border cooperation Programme within European Neighbourhood and Partnership instrument 2007-2013. The total project budget is EUR 1 824 564, 85, out of which 10% is partners’ co-financing. The Estonia-Latvia-Russia Programme co-financing is EUR 1 642 108,36. Implementation of the project is planned in the period from December 2011 till March 2014.

Project Est-Rus Fort Tour-2 is directed to increase of access to unique fortification ensemble of Narva and Ivangorod, and among other things it includes improvement of access roads infrastructure to the fortresses.

The project partners are: from Estonia – Narva Department for Development and Economy (Lead Partner) and Narva Museum, from Russia – Administration of the Municipal Foundation “City Ivangorod Kingisepp Municipal District Leningrad oblast”.

On the 9th of May Narva Museum has announced a tender for construction works. During the construction works the Narva Castle Park will be reconstructed. The following works will be implemented: landscape gardening, construction of access roads, construction of a play-ground for children, reconstruction of a fountain; stands and information signs will be placed. Additional information about conditions of a tender can be found: 134059 Narva lossipargi haljastus- je heakorrastustööd

The overarching strategic objective of the Estonia-Latvia-Russia cross border cooperation Programme within European Neighbourhood and Partnership instrument 2007-2013 is to promote joint development activities for the improvement of the region’s competitiveness by utilising its potential and beneficial location in the cross roads between the EU and Russian Federation. The specific objective is to make the wider border area an attractive place for both its inhabitants and businesses through activities aimed at improving the living standards and investment climate. The Programme website: www.estlatrus.eu.

Yekaterina Muravyova
Project „Est-Rus Fort Tour-2“ Specialist in information
+372 35 99244