New Head Appointed to Oversee Monument Preservation in North Rhine-Westphalia
The State Office for Culture and Monument Preservation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has appointed Dr. Ramona Dornbusch as the new head, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the monument preservation program for the year, including projects like the renovation of the church of St. Severin in Sand and the restoration of the bust garden at the Gohrsmühle in Bergisch Gladbach. These historical treasures, along with many others, will receive funding to ensure their preservation and accessibility for future generations.
The church of St. Severin in Sand, a beloved landmark, will receive 100,000 euros from the Catholic parish of St. Joseph and St. Antonius. This funding will supplement private investments, securing the future of this central meeting place for services and cultural events. Meanwhile, in Bergisch Gladbach, the beautification association will restore the surrounding wall of the bust garden at the Gohrsmühle with a 10,000 euro grant. This garden, a unique piece of the city's history, tells the tale of its industrial past and paper factory owners.
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is providing around 11.5 million euros for monument maintenance and renovation in 2025. This includes a six-figure sum for the church of St. Severin in Sand. Additionally, the state will provide an additional 2.6 million euros to cities and municipalities, on the condition that they match the funds with their own budget. This program benefits not only Bergisch Gladbach and Rösrath but also other cities and municipalities across the state.
The monument funding program for 2025 is set to secure the future of numerous historical buildings across North Rhine-Westphalia. With Dr. Ramona Dornbusch at the helm of the State Office for Culture and Monument Preservation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, these projects are in capable hands. The funding will supplement private investments, ensuring that these treasures of our past remain visible and accessible for generations to come.
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