Documentation for the repair of Wenceslas Square is set to cost 8 million CZK

Prague - The documentation necessary for announcing the tender for the selection of a contractor for the renovation of the lower part of Wenceslas Square for the Prague City Hall will be prepared by the architectural office Jakub Cigler Architekti. The city will pay 8.2 million crowns. This follows from the material approved today by the Prague councilors. Prague obtained a building permit this January. The renovation has been discussed for several years. Since 2005, the city has had a project from the architectural office Cigler Marani Architects. Previous information indicated that the adjustment of the lower part would cost approximately 150 million crowns.

The pedestrian area is to be expanded during the renovation. Only vehicles with a permit will be allowed to enter the square. Access to buildings will be preserved. New features will include drinking fountains and a base for placing the Christmas tree. All greenery will be irrigated using an automatic system.

The material that will be created based on the documentation for obtaining a building permit will also include a list of work, supplies, and services, among other things. In addition to the conditions for selecting the contractor, it will also contain documentation for the selection of construction supervision. The office must complete the documentation within 90 days from the moment it receives a request from the city for its preparation.

Wenceslas Square is 682 meters long and approximately 60 meters wide. It was originally named Horse Market and was established by a decree of Charles IV. In the 19th century, it was first renamed St. Wenceslas Square and later to Wenceslas Square.