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Equipment for archaeology project handed over in Belmopan

By on October 2, 2013

Construction equipment and tools to be used in an European Union-funded project were handed over to the Institute of Archaeology on Monday of this week in Belmopan. 

According to a government press release, the tools and equipment will be used in upcoming infrastructure improvement works to be carried out at selected archaeological sites and then be used for ground maintenance at different sites.

The project entitled “Making Tourism Benefit Communities Adjacent to Archaeological Sites” is being implemented by the Belize Tourism Board and the National Institute of Culture and History. 

The Project Execution Unit is housed at the BTB office in Regent Street in Belize City. 

The objectives of the project, according to an official release, include improving economic opportunities in rural communities, enhancing the tourism experience through improvements on infrastructure at the selected sites and contributing to poverty reduction.

The Project targets communities adjacent to nine archaeological sites, including: Xunantunich, Nohoch Che’en (Caves’ Branch), Nim Li Punit, Barton Creek, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, Actun Tunichil Muknal, Lamanai and Blue Creek. 

The project was launched in March 2013 and is made possible with grant funding of BZ$2.75 million from the European Union and BZ$1.25 million contribution from BTB and NICH for a total estimated cost of BZ$4 million.

It is being implemented over 24 month period and scheduled to be completed in November 2014.

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