### Tijuana’s Accountability Office Probes Unfinished Boardwalk Project Under Former Mayor
The Tijuana Accountability Office is conducting an investigation into the incomplete boardwalk project initiated during the administration of former mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez. Teresita de Jesús Balderas Beltrán, the officer overseeing the investigation, has stated that her team is scrutinizing the status of the construction companies involved to address delays and other discrepancies.
The project included Urbanizadora ROMA SA de CV with a contract worth over 91 million pesos; Crisol Constructora SA de CV with contracts totaling over 92 million pesos; Geocimentaciones de Tijuana, which received 945,461 pesos; and PTC Ingeniería, which was responsible for the project’s executive plan but reportedly lacked adequate Civil Protection measures. Additionally, an external supervisor was hired for just over a million pesos.
Balderas highlighted that they are requesting documents from the Secretariat of Territorial, Urban, and Environmental Development (SDTUA) as the previous administration left insufficient records. The boardwalk, which was meant to feature a promenade, amphitheater repairs, and various public amenities, halted due to inadequate permits and planning as noted by the current SDTUA head, Virginia Alejandra Vargas González, and Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz. While the government promises a revamped project, details remain undisclosed.
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### Secondary Article: Ongoing Urban Development Challenges in Tijuana
The municipality of Tijuana faces several urban development challenges, as reflected in various recent cases of halted or problematic construction projects. The boardwalk debacle is not an isolated incident; similar concerns have arisen in the city, often involving incomplete feasibility studies, inadequate planning permits, and financial mismanagement.
Local authorities are calling for stricter oversight and more transparency concerning public construction contracts. Recent discussions have centered around implementing comprehensive audits and improving contractor vetting processes to prevent such issues from recurring.
The city’s growth plans hinge on effective urban governance, balancing development with sustainability, and prioritizing infrastructure projects that meet community needs while preserving accountability and avoiding fiscal inefficiencies.
For Tijuana, a city on the rise, addressing these problems remains crucial for its long-term sustainability and growth, requiring both administrative reform and active civic participation.