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A new hope comes to life for Arquata del Tronto, one of the symbolic villages of the 2016 earthquake tragedy. The call for tenders has been published for the largest and most technically advanced contract in the earthquake crater, with a total investment of 71 million euros. The project, developed with the collaboration of the Eucentre Foundation of Pavia, envisages a unitary intervention embracing the stabilisation of the hill and the reconstruction of the historic centre of Arquata, located in the province of Ascoli Piceno.
The project includes the construction of two underground, reinforced concrete shafts from which 328 tie-rods will start for a total of almost 13 linear kilometres, designed to ensure maximum seismic safety and long-term durability. The project, which will be managed with the aid of BIM methodology for integrated digital management of all variables, is an example of technological innovation in seismic prevention. The configuration also includes the restoration of access roads and the arrangement of terracing, aiming to ensure the village’s safety and preserve the historic centre’s original forma urbis.
“This project is the result of great teamwork involving the Marche Region, the Municipality of Arquata, the Commissioner’s Structure, and the Eucentre Foundation for an intervention that aims to become a reference model for future reconstructions in areas at high seismic risk,” said the Commissioner for Earthquake Repair and Reconstruction 2016, Guido Castelli.
After eight years of suffering and hope, this first step marks a crucial moment for Arquata. Thanks to this important project, the community will finally be able to look ahead, knowing that the safety and resilience of the territory are at the heart of the project choices.