A new step towards the valorisation of the Royal Bourbon Powder Factory of Scafati: Pompeii Archaeological Park andDemanio Agency, in collaboration with the Municipality of Scafati, have announced the publication of the tender for the temporary concession of a large portion of the historic complex.
The initiative aims to return to the community a property of great historical and artistic value, pending a wider redevelopment. The area involved, equal to approximately 4,6 hectares, will be able to host cultural events, fairs, concerts, sporting events, open-air cinema and food and wine activitiesThe call for tenders provides for a concession lasting six months, renewable up to a maximum of 18 months, with the obligation for the concessionaire to guarantee opening to the public, surveillance and ordinary maintenance.
Proposals must be submitted by 10 May 2025, while the complete announcement is available on the Pompeii Archaeological Park website. The initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance the Royal Bourbon Powder Factory, a strategic area of 15 hectares between Naples and Salerno, a few kilometers from the Pompeii excavations.
Through a public-private partnership and collaboration with local authorities and academics, the aim is to transform the complex into a tourist-cultural, environmental and scientific research hub. At the same time, the Archaeological Park of Pompei has launched a market consultation, with deadline April 30, 2025, to gather ideas and innovative solutions for the recovery and enhancement of the entire site, respecting its historical and environmental identity.
Article published on March 27, 2025 - 12pm
The initiative seems interesting but there are many unanswered questions, such as who will take care of the maintenance and whether there are funds available for the project. Let's hope everything goes well.
I read the article and wonder if the citizens will be involved in the decisions about the park. I don't want it to become just another soulless commercial place.