Work in progress with health checks
01 April 2020
Construction work on the Italian pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai is progressing as per schedule with stringent security measures in place, including special health screenings for workers and isolation stations at the project site amid the Covid-19 crisis, according to the Italian Commissioner for Expo 2020 and Invitalia.
Commenting on progress in the construction work, senior Italian officials said that special structures have been set up to make it possible for people to clean their hands, as well as isolation stations for any suspected cases of coronavirus needing quarantine.
Moreover, workers will go through health screenings, their temperature will be checked every morning and the number of people who can stay in closed spaces has been limited.
The Commissioner for Expo 2020 and Invitalia announced that they had published a tender for services, the organisation and production of events, and to hire artists besides the management of operational activities. The deadline for submitting the bids has been set at April 15.
Giving a construction update, the duo said: “The foundations have been completed and the first steel structures can be seen now. On completion scheduled for April, it will reach 27-m tall and will showcase the pavilion’s verticality.”
The month of May will be crucial “when the shell coverage will be laid down to finally give the Italian pavilion a roof that will become the largest tricolour made in the history of our country”, stated the duo.
Construction material is being regularly delivered from Italy despite limitations recently introduced to air traffic, they added.
The facade of Italy’s pavilion, entirely built with nautical ropes made with recycled plastic, is being produced in Italy and will be installed in June, completing the external part of the structure, they stated.
The interiors will comprise innovative and organic materials that represent the excellence of Italian companies.
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