Preservation of Atomic Bomb Dome
PRESERVATION OF THE ATOMIC BOMB DOME
March 1990 The City of Hiroshima intends to preserve the A-bomb Dome forever. Two reinforcement projects have been undertaken so far, in 1987 and in 1990. In both instances, generous contributions were received from peace-loving people here and around the world. The recent project received more than enough donations to cover expenses. With these donations, the City of Hiroshima has established an A-bomb Dome Preservation Fund to assist with future projects as required.
March 2003 The 3rd preservation project to maintain the A-bomb Dome was completed in March 2003. This was the first construction undertaken on the Dome since it was registered as a World Heritage site in December 1996. A portion of the A-bomb Dome Preservation Fund was allotted to fund this preservation work.
July 2016 Seismic retrofitting was completed in July 2016 for the 4th preservation project on the A-bomb Dome. A portion of the A-bomb Dome Preservation Fund was allotted for the construction fees.
Submitted by
Bryan Arnold
@nanowhiskers