Torre Apponale Renovation Delays Due to Cladding and Structural Issues

It seems that the issues with the Torre Apponale go beyond just the external completion of the clock, which has been taking an unbelievably long time. The Riva symbol also causes headaches for municipal administrators due to its internal condition. From the walls of the historic building, plaster continues to fall continuously, just a few weeks after the renovation works were completed. The mortar that the workers of the executing company had placed in the gaps between the internal stones, and which, for some strange reason, keeps coming loose without any apparent solution.

Some people who, during the Night of the Fairy tale, took advantage of the flow of volunteers from the Comitato Manifestazioni Rivane and entered the tower, have made the phenomenon known.

One of the probable causes of the problem may be the humidity inside the building, which has been created since all the openings have been sealed to prevent pigeons from entering. For several months, a hygrometer recorded the humidity levels, and the relevant windows were left open to encourage air circulation, but the fragments of concrete continued to come loose and fall.

It is therefore obvious that the fixing operations of the mortar on the interior walls will add to the structural safety measures and subsequent inspections, pushing the day when tourists and local residents will admire the stunning view from the 27-meter height (the tower is 34 meters tall), beside the bell chamber that houses the Renga, to a distant future.