In the second semester MOP will deliver coastal works in Pinares - Trocadero

This is an automated translation of the press release issued in Spanish

There are almost two kilometers that will consolidate the new coastal edge between the Pinares and Playa Trocadero sectors in the northern sector of the city of Antofagasta that will be delivered in the middle of the second half of 2024, as announced by government authorities, within the framework of the inspection visit. led by the national director of Port Works of the Ministry of Public Works , Ricardo Trigo Pavez.

Together with the national authority, the regional governor(s) of Antofagasta, Patricia Lana Veliz, the seremi of Public Works, Pedro Barrios Castillo, the seremi of Government, Paulina Larrondo Vildósola, regional councilors, among others, also made the tour to the works. local authorities.

“We are recovering a space that will provide a better quality of life, with more lighting and security, and that also implements benefits for the region such as tourism and access to the coastline,” indicated the national director of Port Works of the Ministry of Works. Public, Ricardo Trigo Pavez, who explained that the work is over 90% complete.

This initiative has an investment close to 14 billion pesos, with financing shared between the MOP with 70% and the National Regional Development Fund (FNDR) of the Regional Government (Gore) that is approved by the Regional Council (CORE) with the remaining 30%.

For her part, the regional governor(s) of Antofagasta, Patricia Lana Veliz, indicated that like Gore, this project is very important because it provides continuity with other projects on the coastal edge that are approved by the governor and the regional councilors. . “We hope that the coastal edge is improved from La chimba to Coloso to provide access to all inhabitants,” he noted.

Once the project is completed – which is designed with different levels that coexist with the sea edge – the coastal edge of the northern sector will be consolidated with large green areas, viewpoints, with leisure and recreation areas, to generate places for travel, permanence and activity. sports, which ensure universal accessibility and are linked to the environment through works of landscaping and architecture. Natural pools were also rescued among the rocks that can be used by the community.

Meanwhile, the president of the Public Works Commission of the Antofagasta Regional Council, Sandra Berna Martínez, highlighted the positive progress of the project. “We are happy that the northern sector has this type of walks that provide better comfort to the inhabitants. I call on you to take care of these works, not scratch them, not throw trash, or destroy them.”

The project will allow the continuity of the coastal edge, generating a large transversal axis with the Trocadero Beach and the Nicolás Tirado Park.

According to the Seremi of Public Works, Pedro Barrios Castillo: “this is a promenade that in its architecture recognizes the regional identity and that, unlike others, approaches the sea with promenades, swimming pools, lighting, among other items. "said Barrios, who announced that in approximately two more months they could be delivering the work to the citizens.

Other initiatives

The national director of Port Works of the Ministry of Public Works, Ricardo Trigo Pavez, during his visit to the region, also toured other initiatives in the communes of Antofagasta and Mejillones.

In Antofagasta he inspected the beginning of the access works and complementary works of Playa La Chimba and visited Caleta Coloso, within the framework of the next conservation works that the Creo Foundation will carry out at the fishermen's wharf. While in Mejillones, the national authority met with Mayor Marcelino Carvajal Ferreira, to present the DOP project portfolio for said commune, in order to form a programming agreement. Also, he met with the fishermen of Caleta Hornitos where he announced the good news that the next improvement project is already approved for bidding.

“We have many dreams and ideas to continue building Mejillones, such as turning La Rinconada into a tourist promenade, expanding the beach and investing in infrastructure. The MOP leaves with one mission and I am left with another, to manage to ensure that this very busy spa can improve its conditions," said the mayor of Mejillones, Marcelino Carvajal Ferreira, who was grateful that the authorities are on the ground and know the situation. reality of the territory and Mejillones.