The Damaged Pákozd Obelisk Has To Be Renovated

Nearly 15 million forints are still missing for the renovation of the 1848 obelisk currently surrounded by scaffolding – it was said at the press conference held by the Pákozd Military Memorial Committee on Wednesday. Last winter the harsh weather caused major damages in the obelisk, the marble slabs have parted from the core of the obelisk, which can become more dangerous day by day – said Mr István Orgovány, the chairman of the Committee, also noting that beyond the fact that with the cooperation of a helpful entrepreneur a scaffolding has been erected around the memorial very quickly and safely, they had to consider at least as quickly as to what kind of financial source they can find for the reconstruction works.

The Committee does not see any other option but to appeal to the Hungarian people and to the inhabitants, social and civic organizations of Fejér county in the first place, asking for financial contributions to save the historic monument of the nation. Nearly 15 million forints have to be raised for the reconstruction works. In earlier days the county and the Székesfehérvár local governments granted support to the Committee but these sources have dried up, they say, citing their own budgetary problems at the local governments. The Ministy of Defence also tries to help with millions of forints every year, for which they are thankful, but this amount basically covers only the maintenance and operation of the area.

The Committee hopes that by 29 September, the anniversary of the first victory of the 160-year-old ’honvéd’ army the memorial can be renovated and can welcome the tens of thousands of visitors in a proper condition.

Contributions can be sent to the OTP Bank account of the Fehérvár association of Honvédség és Társadalom Baráti Kör (Defence Forces and Society Friendly Association).

Account number: OTP 11736116-20140452