Georgia: With the support of the National Agency for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the National Agency for Protection of SSP, the rehabilitation works of the cultural heritage monument, Chiaturi Akaki Tsereteli Professional State Dramatic Theater, are successfully continuing.
Progress in the theater: the roof renovation, waterproofing of the back wall, rehabilitation of facades and interior, installation of engineering networks, restoration of walls and ornaments. The roof renovation and engineering communications installation are almost complete.
FYI: Rehabilitation works found fragments of damaged concrete roofing and wooden floors on various floors of the theater building. During the renovation, damaged layers were removed, and new reinforced concrete tile and hardwood floors were laid.
The project involves upgrading the hall’s sound and lighting systems. The theater will have a new stage mechanism system, sound insulation, and modern-standard acoustic panels. This year, the furnishing works of the theater area are planned to start.
Akaki Tsereteli State Theater building is in difficult relief. In recent years, water from pipelines has been leaking into the walls and damaging the building. Over time, the roof and engineering communications have also been damaged, so the theater building needs complete rehabilitation.
Construction started in 2024, and the winning electronic tender company, Buildings Ltd, is leading the work. The National Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage allocated 13 660 231 GEL for the statue’s rehabilitation.
Theater in Chiatura was founded in 1894; since 1910, it has had a permanent office. The new building was built in 1949, and the theater was named after Akaki Tsereteli. Akaki Tsereteli’s figure is highlighted on the central facade of the building, and the statue “Victory” is crowned on the front. On the ceiling is a painting panel made by the painter-monumentalist Robert Sturua.
