The FIXUS project aims to improve the management of cultural heritage in Lithuania by strengthening preventive maintenance. The project focuses on creating a system for monitoring and maintaining heritage sites, increasing awareness among heritage managers and enhancing their skills to ensure effective preservation.
Lithuania has more than 20,000 registered cultural heritage sites, ranging from individual buildings to large complexes. The country’s climate—cold winters, hot summers, heavy rainfall and high humidity—can quickly cause serious damage if small issues like hole roof or worn out downspouts are not addressed in time. A major challenge for heritage preservation in Lithuania is the lack of proper management, maintenance skills and preventive care. Currently, there are no consulting or management services available to support heritage site owners and managers, even though such services are crucial in preventing further deterioration and loss.
To address these challenges, the project will create three mobile teams of specialists. These teams will visit selected heritage sites to assess their condition, provide recommendations, advise owners and managers, carry out minor emergency repairs and develop preventive maintenance plans. During the project implementation period, 200 cultural heritage sites will be selected for monitoring and support.
The project directly benefits cultural heritage owners and managers, helping them take better care of their properties. Key project partners include institutions with extensive experience in heritage conservation, such as the State Enterprise “Lithuanian Monuments” and the Cultural Heritage Department. Additionally, two Norwegian partners—the KA Association for Employers in the Church of Norway and the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren)—will contribute their expertise to ensure the project’s success.