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 in a joint statement.

The statement comes following a video conferencing of the members of a committee representing the 192 participating countries, the Bureau International des Exposistions (BIE), and the management of Expo 2020 Dubai which discussed the continuation of work in national and thematic pavilions as well as a pledge to constantly monitor the global impact of Covid-19.
The meeting highlighted the commitment to "continue together, with the necessary security measures, in the march towards Expo 2020".
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 taken every morning and the number of people who can stay in closed spaces has been limited.
 
The Commissioner for Expo 2020 and Invitalia announced in the statement that they had published a tender for services, the organisation and production of events, to hire artists and testimonials besides welcoming the public in the Italian pavilion and managing operational activities. The deadline for submitting the bids has been set at April 15.
 
Giving a construction update, the duo said: "The phase regarding the construction of foundations has been completed and the first steel structures can be seen now. On completion, it will reach 27-m tall and will showcase the pavilion's verticality: their completion is scheduled by the month of April."
 
The month of May will be crucial "when the shell coverage will be laid down to finally give the Italian house a roof that will become the largest tricolor 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 arriving and leaving the UAE, they added.
 
The Commissioner for Expo 2020 and Invitalia said this, together with the advancement of work for the pavilion, is tangible proof of the vitality of Italy's productive system despite the current health emergency.
It also indicates how Expo 2020 represents even more a great occasion of recovery and a very precious possibility of affirmation at an international level for our country, they added.
 
Senior Italian officials said many agreements had been signed with partner companies and, after the first goods arrived in recent months, starting next week the inflow will become more intense, turning into reality the idea that was cultivated since the first steps of a building that is strongly representative of Italian excellence.
 
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.
According to them, the first phase will be completed in July. It is dedicated to interiors made with innovative and organic materials that represent the excellence of Italian companies and that will prepare the pavilion for the final decoration phase, they added.-TradeArabia News Service

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