The Kurcaj Bridge

Kurcaj bridge represents a fine example of regional historical architecture and engineering achievements, it has the potential to be integral to revitalised local and regional hiking trails, and part of the ‘’linked heritage’’ approach to sustainable regional tourism.
Interventions proposed and intended to be implemented for site rehabilitation, regarding EU4Culture Project include:
DESIGN
Conservation scope
– Full conservation including underpinning, structural stabilization, and a full restoration using traditional materials and techniques
– Maintenance program and plans
Infrastructure
– Terracing of the hillside allowing safer and easier physical access
CONSULTATIONS AND DESIGN
Revitalization scope
– Positioning the bridge on the local and regional hiking trails and points of interest
MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN
Management (maintenance follow up)
– maintenance program and plans to be delivered to commune of kurcaj
GRANTS
Local socio economic component (grant schemes and practical training)
– Encouraging local stonemasons to take part in the restoration process – master craftspersons and their apprentices are engaged in restoration process both as a part of their practical training (apprentices) and as a process of ensuring the local ownership