Description
The objective of the project is to restore Aruküla manor main building and open the heritage to the community and wider society and public. The full potential of the manor as educational, cultural and community center as well as tourism attraction will be used. Target groups of the project are mainly students and teachers of Koeru Secondary School, students and teachers of Koeru Music School, local community and wider public. Main activities of the project will be restoration works in Aruküla manor school building and other minor services and purchases, which are related to the implementation of restoration works. As impact of project implementation Aruküla manor and its cultural heritage values will be better known and valued, Aruküla manor will be more visited and new usage functions will be added to manor building. Project partner is a local NGO - Koeru Education and Culture Society which will assist the project promoter in publication activities.
Summary of project results
Koeru Aruküla manor is used by local Koeru gymnasium and the music school. The main building of the manor was in rather shabby condition. Koeru is a sustainable municipality with a rich cultural life and was in a need of festive premises. The restoration activities were very well carried out; the building offered several interesting findings of architectural and artificial value. The restoring company had good cooperation with Estonian high and vocational schools and provided necessary experience for students and young professionals. The restoration work was very much appreciated by the local community and the restoration work was elected the Accomplishment of the Year of the Järva county. On the first open doors day there were 2000 visitors. The local pupils are very proud of their premises and have promoted it in social media. The project was also actively promoted in local, national and social media. The project influenced regional development, enhanced learning conditions and life quality; created a new visitor attraction in the area. The success of the project has urged the municipality to plan to restore also an outbuilding in the manor complex.
Summary of bilateral results