### Tijuana’s Boardwalk Renovations Behind Schedule Despite 55 Million Pesos Payment
The first phase of the much-anticipated rehabilitation of the Tijuana Beach boardwalk, initially scheduled for completion by September 30, 2024, will miss its deadline, even though the project has already cost 55 million pesos.
Despite the significant investment, including elements like a bicycle parking area, a surfing monument, vertical pergolas, and accessible ramps, the project will not be finished by the end of the current municipal administration. Mayor Montserrat Caballero RamÃrez confirmed that while the project would not be complete, it has been fully paid for, amounting to nearly 200 million pesos. “We won’t leave the project unfinished but fully funded ($200 million), ensuring it won’t be a burden on the next administration’s budget,” she stated.
#### Contracts and Delays
The rehabilitation involves four contracts with companies Crisol Constructora, Damar Infraestructura, and Urbanizadora Roma, totaling 183.57 million pesos. The work was divided into two phases, with the first intended to finish by September 1 and the final phase by month’s end.
However, the Secretariat of Territorial, Urban, and Environmental Development (SDTUA) hasn’t clarified if a postponement has been granted or if penalties for missing the deadlines stipulated in the contracts will be imposed.
Two contracts with Crisol Constructora required the work to start on June 14 and finish by September 1 and the second part by September 30. Urbanizadora Roma and Damar Infraestructura were also involved, with Urbanizadora Roma receiving most of the advance payments.
#### Project Details
Spanning 1.2 kilometers from the U.S. border wall, the renovation plans to enhance the views toward both the lighthouse and the beach. It includes creating bike parking, a surfing monument, vertical pergolas, accessible ramps, and wooden stairs leading to the beach. The fire station (Station 14) area will also see development, with a green zone and emergency vehicle ramps.
A recent inspection by local officials revealed minimal visible progress, only ground-moving activities and a lack of machinery, while the foundation work hasn’t started. This project is the first significant overhaul since Jorge Ramos’s administration (2007-2010), which saw a 40.66 million pesos investment in embellishing and reconstructing the boardwalk.
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**Citizen Reactions to Delayed Boardwalk Construction in Tijuana**
In light of the delays, several citizens have started voicing their concerns and frustrations. Residents have expressed unease about the prolonged construction and its impact on local businesses and tourism. “We were expecting the new boardwalk to be ready by now, especially after so much money has been invested,” said a local shop owner.
Meanwhile, the municipal government continues discussions with the contractors about potential penalties and revised deadlines for the project’s completion. More details will be released as they become available.
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