Cinta Costera Seawall resort to cost $37 million
A 6.86 hectare of landfill, part of the third phase of the Cinta Costera that will host a "tourist restaurant" and cultural and sports area will cost $37 million.
The Ministry of Public Works (MOP), is the promoter of the work described as a “seawall resort,” for which there was a 350 page environmental impact assessment (EIA). Public consultation conducted as part of the EIA said that only 32 people were interviewed, of whom 60% said that the work will produce no benefits . Civil society organizations were not invited to discussion meetings.
The U.S. consulting firm Louis Berger, author of the report says that the breakwater will be a cobbled square, cultural area, sports courts, bike path and parking and a two storied circular restaurant.
It adds that the purpose of the project is "winning public space" and improving the operation of the multipurpose wharf.
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