National District Mayor Carolina Mejia announced the start of the fourth phase of the Santo Domingo Malecón Promenade. Mejia said the works seek to transform the Malecón into a large linear park.
The initiative calls for the recovery and renovation of a fourth section of the 14 km Caribbean Sea-bordering road. This section is between Av. Núñez de Cáceres (Autopista 30 de Mayo) and Huascar Tejeda Street (Av. George Washington).
Mayor Carolina Mejia gave the first kick-off for the beginning of the work that enhances the role of the Malecon of Santo Domingo as an urban promenade and an attraction for Dominicans and foreigners visiting the country.
The fourth stage of the Malecon SD Promenade extends over an area of 3.5 kilometers along the seafront. The cost of the project is RD$208 million.
“We promised it and we are fulfilling it. Santo Domingo will have a new stretch of the Malecon to enjoy. The city will have its coastline transformed with this historic work, but the most important thing about this rescue of our emblematic Malecon is that it will become a space for healthy family fun and recreation,” said the Mayor during the ceremony marking the start of works.
The Paseo Marítimo encompasses two panoramic viewpoints, street signage, remodeling and redistribution of existing parking lots, tree planting, street furniture, benches replacement, and storm drainage improvement to eliminate annoying puddles.
The project includes the construction of 36,198.2 square meters of sidewalks will be built, the installation of 160 poles with polymer protection to prevent corrosion and 364 solar led lamps with cameras along the entire route, independent of the electricity service. The project will incorporate three new parks to the city: La Yagua, Los Héroes and La Hispaniola.
Former President Hipólito Mejía, who is the mayor’s father and Public Works Minister Deligne Ascención were present. Also attending were the directors of the CAASD, Fellito Suberví; of INAPA, Wellington Arnaud among others.
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25 April 2022