The work is currently concentrated mainly along the central boulevard, where the sewer collector is being replaced. This is a large sewage pipe that will improve the collection and channeling of wastewater and runoff from periods of heavy rain, one of the area’s longstanding problems. Urban Planning Councillor Víctor Serrano says the work is progressing “at a very good pace” and remains on schedule.
The next stage will take the work to the surface of the park, with paths being paved, new street furniture installed, new sports courts added and children’s play areas renovated. The final part of this phase will focus on naturalizing the green spaces and planting new trees. The goal is to complete the transformation during the first months of 2027.
RESIDENTS CALL FOR SOME WORK TO BE FAST-TRACKED
The Tío Jorge Arrabal Residents’ Association considers solving the sewage and flooding problems particularly important, but is calling for some of the disruption caused by the work to be addressed as soon as possible. Its president, Rafael Tejedor, points to problems with the connections to the new collector around San Gregorio Square, where he says bad odors persist and parking spaces have been removed.
The renovation also affects the streets closest to the Civic Center | Photo: Aragón Press
The association is also asking for a temporary section of around 50 meters to be opened up to the entrance of the Civic Center to ensure passage and access to services such as the library and social services. Tejedor says the elevator is currently also difficult to access normally and is calling for a solution while the work continues. He is also asking for play areas for young children to be restored, as they now have to travel to places such as the San Lázaro Balcony.
Residents are also highlighting other elements they consider important once the renovation is complete, including the rapid planting of new trees to provide shade during periods of high temperatures.
