Eiffel Tower Paris News: How Will the $20 Million Bulletproof Glass Barrier Protects The Landmark?
After the numerous terrorist attacks, the Parisian government is going to massively secure Eiffel Tower as well now. A $20 million 2.5-metre bulletproof high glass will supposedly cover the south and north sides of the land marker. Find out here the other details how this amazing piece of innovation will survive one of the world's most iconic sites.
According to Forbes, the Eiffel Tower 2.5-metre bulletproof high glass was announced by Mayor Anne Hidalgo last Thursday. The aim of this is to secure the landmark after the threatening terrorist attacks last year while getting a huge upgrade. It will include the removal of the eyesore metal barrier installed for the last Euro 2016 Football.
Paris government decided to take up its security much seriously for Eiffel Tower. "The terror threat remains high in Paris, and the most vulnerable sites, starting with the Eiffel Tower, must be the object of special security measures," Deputy Mayor Jean-Francois Martins said as quoted by the Guardian.
The 2.5-metre bulletproof high glass will further secure Eiffel as it will be placed on the south and north areas of the land marker. For the meantime, nothing is further released about the possible material or features it will have because the developer contract is still in the bidding process. More details about the security barrier will surely be released in the coming days.
Moreover, the same report also tackles how Eiffel Tower 2.5-metre bulletproof high glass will supposedly begin only the grand $300 Million modernization and facelift it will have. The repair and refit are declared to run for some years as it will also include visitor experience enhancement as well.
In all, modernizing, repair, and refit is the entire plan for Paris' Eiffel Tower project. Its security isn't the only one which will benefit with it; accordingly, its yearly visitors will also get a better experience in visiting the famous land marker. Lastly, a cutting-edge elevator, stunning lights, and superior service will greet everybody soon.