NCC $545.7M rehabilitation has begun

Rehabilitation of the National Cultural Centre (NCC) have begun with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport inviting bids for works, estimated at $545.7 million, to restore the building’s exterior, and to address structural cracks.

The project forms part of the Government’s wider plans to restore and modernise the country’s premier performing arts venue. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the works will ensure that the facility can continue to accommodate cultural performances, theatrical productions and other national events.

According to the Ministry’s invitation for bids, the engineer’s estimated cost for the project is $545.7 million.