### Tijuana City Hall Plans to Resume Boardwalk Construction Next Week
Tijuana’s City Hall has announced the potential resumption of construction on the Playas de Tijuana boardwalk next week, following the installation of appropriate signage and the submission of required documentation to the State Coordination of Civil Protection. Marco Antonio Campoy Arce, Director of Municipal Works and Urban Infrastructure, emphasized the urgency of continuing the project, particularly the construction of a retaining wall on the south side to prevent weather-related damage such as sinkholes or landslides.
“If we don’t proceed with building the retaining wall, weather conditions could damage the street and nearby properties, which could lead to significant problems not foreseen in the project,” stated Campoy Arce.
The State Coordination of Civil Protection halted the project on September 13 due to insufficient signage and lack of safety measures in hazardous areas. The project, which began in late June, has completed 20% of its physical objectives so far, including the dismantling of the wooden boardwalk and foundation work.
The documentation required for the project is being managed by Urbanizadora ROMA S.A. de C.V., the contracted company notified by the state government to provide all necessary information urgently. While documentation for the rehabilitation has been submitted to the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), it’s unclear whether it has received federal approval.
“This isn’t a new project but a rehabilitation based on a 2009-approved Environmental Impact Statement (MIA),” clarified Campoy Arce. The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) began reviewing the documentation and the project as of today.
The municipal official admitted that not all local businesses had granted their authorization. Efforts are ongoing to secure their support. Notices have been left for business owners to verify their construction or expansion permits on the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone.
Mayor Montserrat Caballero RamÃrez asserted that the administration had already funded the boardwalk rehabilitation with an investment of 200 million pesos. “We are addressing the observations made by Civil Protection, and everything is progressing transparently,” she stated during a site visit.
### Additional News: Concerns Over Environmental Impact of Tijuana’s Boardwalk Project
In related news, environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential impact of the Playas de Tijuana boardwalk construction project. Critics argue that the project, while intended to improve public infrastructure, could disrupt local ecosystems and marine life. Activists have called for comprehensive environmental assessments and greater community consultation to ensure that the project proceeds sustainably.
State officials and environmental agencies are closely monitoring the situation, and further studies may be conducted to assess long-term environmental impacts. Community meetings are being planned to address the concerns of local residents and business owners, ensuring that the project benefits the public without compromising the environment.