GUAYACANES, SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS. – The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, inaugurated this Sunday the reconstruction work in Guayacanes, of the Marcelino Marte Plaza (Canito), in which more than 32 million pesos will be invested.
A press release highlights that the entire project includes lighting, landscaping, an access ramp, and road signage to provide the community with a better recreational and sports space.
In the case of the work on Plaza Marcelino Marte, it includes a total area of 3,690 square meters.
The intervention includes the reconstruction of 1,190 square meters of cobblestone road, around the entire perimeter of the park, the 160 square meter plaza, in addition to the park itself, the press document highlights.
It also includes the reconstruction of the basketball court, the construction of new stands, the resurfacing of the surface, and a sports lighting system for better use of the area.
Collado said that the start of this project addresses a long-standing demand from residents of Los Guayacanes and highlighted its impact on tourism in that destination and the community.
"This intervention will have a direct impact on the community and strengthens this beautiful destination," said the official, who was accompanied by key local and provincial authorities, as well as tourism entrepreneurs.
The reconstruction of the Plaza popularly known as Canito includes the reconstruction of 580 square meters of sidewalk and 648 linear meters of curbs throughout the park's surroundings.
The work will be carried out by the Executive Committee for Infrastructure in Tourist Zones (CEIZTUR), which is headed by Yaneris Then.
