The cultural facility in Molovata village of Dubasari district, which is located on the bank of Nistru, was renovated with EU funding in the amount of €172,800 in the framework of the Support to Confidence Building Measures Program, implemented by the UNDP, IPN reports.

“Common cultural heritage is one of the most powerful factors uniting people from both banks of the Nistru River. I am glad to assure you that the EU is and will be supporting the initiatives bringing the communities closer in the spirit of confidence and cooperation,” said Jarek Domanski, project officer at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova.

“This is one of more than 80 social infrastructure facilities already reconstructed on both banks through this Program. By working together to solve common problems, people from both banks can gain more and increase trust between each other,” noted Stefan Liller, UNDP Moldova Deputy Resident Representative.

The Cultural Hall also hosts the local library. “Before the renovation, the roof was completely damaged and was leaking. Now our books are safe. No more rain in the library,” said librarian Vera Oxente.

The refurbishment works started in June 2016. Extensive reconstruction works were conducted: the roof was strengthened, the façade was renovated, the windows, doors, and engineering systems were totally replaced. Sanitary facilities were built there. The cultural facility has also gained access to water and sewerage systems with the local administration’s contribution of over €10,000.