I was away to Long Island for the weekend, and I'm playing catch-up with the news. I'm surprised that no one has commented on the lead story of DR1 News from Friday. We noticed all the construction along that stretch last Spring, but didn't realize what the work encompassed:
Fishing on the new Malecon piers
Mayor of Santo Domingo Roberto Salcedo says that the first phase of the Paseo Maritimo 30 de Mayo would be ready in two months time, reports Diario Libre. The new city walkway is under construction on a 4.5 km stretch on the Malecon between Abraham Lincoln and Nunez de Caceres avenues. Six piers extended into the Caribbean Sea for use by recreational fishing during the day and even at night is the novelty of the renewed public space. These will also serve as miradors and there will be security by municipal police during the day and night. The works are costing RD$175 million said the mayor. Salcedo pointed out the area was a degraded public area before and now will be able to be fully enjoyed by city residents. The city government is working to improve the sea-bordering protected area that stretches around 15 kms from west to east at the south side of Santo Domingo.
Fishing on the new Malecon piers
Mayor of Santo Domingo Roberto Salcedo says that the first phase of the Paseo Maritimo 30 de Mayo would be ready in two months time, reports Diario Libre. The new city walkway is under construction on a 4.5 km stretch on the Malecon between Abraham Lincoln and Nunez de Caceres avenues. Six piers extended into the Caribbean Sea for use by recreational fishing during the day and even at night is the novelty of the renewed public space. These will also serve as miradors and there will be security by municipal police during the day and night. The works are costing RD$175 million said the mayor. Salcedo pointed out the area was a degraded public area before and now will be able to be fully enjoyed by city residents. The city government is working to improve the sea-bordering protected area that stretches around 15 kms from west to east at the south side of Santo Domingo.