He Laredo City Council advances in processing the first phase of the Reform of your Paseo Marítimo. Now, the mayor, Miguel González, has presented the winning project of the ideas contest to the Ministry of Development, Planning of the Territory and Environment, which will invest 7.5 million euros in this phase. From the total amount, 2.5 million will be allocated to the channeling and recovery of the Mantilla stream to avoid flooding, something that responds to the requests for the demarcation of coasts and the hydrographic confederation of the Cantabrian. The objective is to stop possible overflows at a point where they are repeated recurrently.
Built in the eighties, the Paseo Marítimo is one of the main tourist and recreational axes of Laredo. However, its original design, with a strong presence of hard materials and little integration with the natural environment, has generated problems of accessibility, fragmentation and degradation of the DUNA systemr. The new project seeks to modernize this space with a “sustainable intervention that reinforces its landscape value and functionality.”
The actions contemplate unifying the design of the walk, creating a homogeneous image with sustainable materials and an urban furniture according to its surroundings. To do this, Architectural barriers will be eliminated, incorporating accessible ramps and catwalks, and areas for pedestrians, cyclists and athletes will be differentiated to avoid conflicts of use. In addition, bleachers will be built as an amphitheater in the Plaza de los Tres Fishermen, a gateway bridge on the current headquarters of the Red Cross and wooden steps to protect the dunes and avoid their erosion. Sustainable drainage measures, efficient lighting and new recreational and cultural areas, such as markets for markets, children’s games and outdoor events will also be incorporated.
Laredo: Environmental improvement actions
The mayor of Laredo, Miguel González, has presented the Minister of Development, Housing, Planning of the Territory and Environment, Roberto Media, the winning project to carry out the first phase of reform of the Paseo Marítimo de Laredo. The Ministry of Development, Housing, Territorial and Environment Ordination will invest 7.5 million euros in this first phase of reform of the Paseo Marítimo de la Villa Pejina, 2.5 million of this investment will be They will allocate the channeling and recovery of the Mantilla stream To avoid flooding.
This action constitutes a “legislature commitment” that the Buruaga president established with the Consistory upon arrival to the Autonomous Executive and whose full ending is expected to “be a reality at the end of the legislature.” In this way, and as explained by Media, Laredo prepares for an urban and environmental transformation with the Comprehensive reform of its promenade and the recovery of the Mantilla streama “key” project to improve the integration of urban space with its natural environment and guarantee security against possible floods.
This “ambitious” project promoted by the City of Laredo and the Government of Cantabria, will not only improve the experience of neighbors and visitors, but «reaffirms Laredo’s commitment to sustainability and environmental resilience ». “The renewal of the Paseo Marítimo will turn this space into a model of integration between urbanism and nature, promoting the local economy and consolidating the identity of the town as a tourist referent of northern Spain,” said Roberto Media.
With a budget of 7.5 million euros, this First phase of the total of three that will have the project Total, it will begin at the end of 2025 and will involve the reform of a total of 1.6 kilometers in length, between the Nautical Center and the Republic of Colombia street executed by the UTE AJ3-Jota-Mariñán.
The initial budget of this first phase, which was estimated at 5 million euros, will be increased by 2.5 million to address the requests for the demarcation of coast and the hydrographic confederation of the Cantabrian aimed at executing the MANTILLA River channeling in order to avoid possible floods in the long term at a point where they are repeated recurrently in Laredo.
As explained by the counselor, the initial agreement between the two administrations was the drafting of the project in charge of the Consistory and the execution of the work by the regional executive, so with the presentation of this base project, «The steps are taken according to the planned deadlines«He said, so that the project can be for summer and start with the deadlines of the tender and execution.
For the mayor with this presentation there is “a very important step” to make a request that has been demanding “for more than 30 years” and that will be a tourist and economic advance for the municipality, and that, especially , will highlight the value of our “jewel”, Salvé beach. As she said, it is a “firm commitment” that we ask the president and, in which we have had the support of the counselor from the first moment, and that finally takes his first step to arrive in the deadline with this delivery of the project essential.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
González has recognized the effort of the 19 applicants stating that the jury’s decision “has not been easy” and has led “Much debate for the great existing competition«. Similarly, he has assured that a good choice has been made with this project, since it is “very complete in all the senses” and will “dissecrease tourism, attract investors and get a higher quality of hotel places.”
The Paseo Marítimo de Laredo, built more than 45 years ago, is one of the main tourist and recreational axes of the town. However, its original design, with a strong presence of hard materials and little integration with the natural environment, has generated problems of accessibility, fragmentation and degradation of the Dunar system. The new project seeks to modernize this space with a sustainable intervention that reinforces its landscape value and functionality.
Among the main actions in Laredo is the unification of the walking design, creating an image homogeneous with sustainable materials and urban furniture according to its surroundings. For this, architectural barriers will be eliminated, incorporating accessible ramps and catwalks, and areas for pedestrians, cyclists and athletes will be differentiated to avoid conflicts of use.
Another of the key points of the project is the renaturalization of the Mantilla stream, currently underground in its final stretch. Its opening will reduce the risk of floods, improve water quality and create a new green corridor at the mouth, integrated into a landscaped and recreation area. This performance It will also favor biodiversity and recovery of riverbank vegetation.
The plan It also foresees the restoration of the Dunar System of Laredoimplementing high wooden catwalks to protect the dunes and avoid erosion by the transit of people. In addition, sustainable drainage measures, efficient lighting and new recreational and cultural areas, such as markets for markets, children’s games and outdoor events will be incorporated.