The Government attributes the extra cost of the Prado Hall of Kingdoms to structural problems and archaeological findings

The Government has attributed the increased cost and delay in the rehabilitation works of the Hall of Realms of the Prado Museum to the detection of “hidden” structural problems, the construction heterogeneity of the building and the appearance of undocumented archaeological remains.

This is stated by the Executive in a written response, to which Europa Press has had access, following a question registered in Congress by the Vox Parliamentary Group.

The Government explains that during the execution of the works, situations not foreseen in the initial project were detected, making it necessary to “adopt complementary technical solutions, including adjustments to the foundation, reinforcements and consolidation of the existing structure, as well as adequate excavation, documentation and integration of the archaeological remains.”

As a consequence, the project was modified due to “unforeseen and unforeseeable” causes, which implied adjustments in both the deadline and the cost of the action, although the Government emphasizes that these changes were duly authorized and did not alter the nature of the contract.

In its initiative, Vox warned that the contract, initially awarded for 34.8 million euros, has increased by more than 11 million, while the execution period, scheduled for 30 months, has been extended by another 18 months. Likewise, the parliamentary group asked if the General Intervention of the State Administration is reviewing this or other projects promoted by the Ministry of Culture.