The female figure was transferred for conservation on 3 May 2023.
The water basin and foundation to be restored
The renovation project will involve restoring the water basin and foundation of the statue. The depressions on the surface of the square will be fixed, and the traditional pavement will be restored at the end of the project. The technology of the fountain and the related pipelines will also be renovated. The excavation work will be carried out under the supervision of an archaeologist due to the possibility of discovering ancient relics.
A permanent lifting site will be built on the square for lifting devices for capping ceremonies and maintenance work.
The work will affect traffic
The square will be fenced off as a worksite, but there will be room for pedestrian traffic on the northern side. The tram line and stops at the square’s edge will remain in use.
Completion before 2024 May Day celebrations uncertain
The situation regarding the 2024 May Day celebrations and capping of Havis Amanda remains uncertain, as the renovations on the square may continue until the summer of 2024. The construction contract on the square is expected to continue until August 2024.
The duration of the repairs will depend on whether the work has to be suspended due to archaeological excavations and what kind of structures will be discovered underground.
The renovation of the fountain square will be done by E. M. Pekkinen Oy.