The Consell Allocates 1.1 Million Euros to Protect Heritage in Several Towns

Vallada, Bolbaite, and Moixent will receive funds for the consolidation of their castles, while other towns will restore churches and historic buildings.

Image of a castle tower under restoration, with scaffolding, under the afternoon sun.
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Image of a castle tower under restoration, with scaffolding, under the afternoon sun.

The Presidency of the Consell has allocated 1.1 million euros in aid for the protection and revitalization of cultural heritage in ten municipalities across the regions of la Costera, la Canal de Navarrés, and la Vall d'Albaida.

Vallada, Bolbaite, and Moixent will receive significant funds for the consolidation of their castles. Vallada will get 143,398 euros for the second phase of its castle's restoration, focusing on the southern area of the fortification. This action follows an initial phase that included excavations and consolidation work on the north tower.
For its part, Bolbaite will have 150,000 euros for the study and recovery of the archaeological terraces of its castle, a Cultural Interest Asset (BIC) from the 12th century. Moixent will also receive 150,000 euros for the first phase of urgent consolidation of the South Tower of its castle.
The Consell's aid will also enable the rehabilitation of churches in four localities. Estubeny will repair humidity damage and renew the electrical installation in the parish church of San Onofre with 150,000 euros. Torrella will allocate 149,818 euros for the reform of its parish church, while Guadasséquies will eliminate humidity on the facade of the old church of the Virgen de la Esperanza with 59,541 euros. Finally, Quatretonda will improve the lighting system of the Church of the Santos Juanes with 18,135 euros.
Other interventions include the repair of the Palau del Marqués de Sant Josep and the adaptation of the garden in Otos, with 150,000 euros. El Genovés will rehabilitate the municipal wash house with 52,289 euros, and Agullent will carry out a comprehensive intervention on the main altarpiece of Sant Bertomeu Apòstol with 150,000 euros.
Seven localities have had their applications rejected for various reasons, such as lack of response to requirements or the proposal not being suitable for the grant's purpose. Additionally, a reserve list has been established with projects from municipalities such as Vallés, Rotglà i Corberà, Beniatjar, Ontinyent, l'Olleria, Benicolet, Benissoda, Bicorp, Castelló de Rugat, Llanera de Ranes, Barxeta, Montaverner, Bocairent, Montitxelvo, Bèlgida, and Bellús.