Italian firms and organisations involved in the reconstruction of Benghazi’s historic centre
A delegation of 17 professionals and managers working with the Libyan Fund will remain in the country until 12 November. The programme covers nine sites and includes urban regeneration projects
BENGHAZI – The reconstruction of the historic centre of Benghazi marks the start of a new phase of collaboration for the Italian design, construction and restoration sectors. From 9 to 12 November, a 17-strong delegation, representing ten organisations including professional practices and companies, will be in the Libyan city for a series of technical meetings aimed at defining the works and preparing for the implementation phase.
The meeting will take place at the headquarters of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, headed by engineer Belgassem Haftar. The Italian delegation, led by Director-General Francesco Muraca, will work with the Fund’s technical departments to examine the programme’s design and implementation aspects in greater detail.
The key stage involves translating the survey and design work into on-site construction. The meetings will serve to define operational solutions with local engineers and technicians, bringing together the expertise of the firms with that of specialist companies. The initiative involves a total of eight Italian professional firms , supported by companies active in construction, restoration and design.
Nine buildings: a mix of reconstruction and restoration
The scope of the plan encompasses nine historic buildings: five are to undergo complete reconstruction and four are to undergo conservation restoration. The selection is the result of site inspections carried out mainly along Via Omar al Mukhtar and in the central area of Benghazi.
The works focus in particular on public spaces and buildings in the Al Sabri and Old City districts, where there are examples of architecture dating from the early 20th century. The restoration of individual complexes will be accompanied by urban regeneration works along Via Omar al Mukhtar and in other areas of the city centre.
