The renovation of the San Fernando Multifunctional Park in San Bartolomé de Tirajana has entered a crucial phase following the revision of a project hampered by technical deficiencies and procedural errors. The City Council has unblocked the bidding process for the works with a base budget of €757.959,86 (including taxes), representing an estimated value of €708.373,70. This amount will be used to address the advanced state of disrepair of the 9.217-square-meter space, which, despite its original architectural value, currently compromises the safety of its users.
The contract, which is not subject to harmonized regulation, establishes a six-month execution period. The intervention has become urgent due to the obsolescence of street furniture and basic infrastructure, a situation that the Parks and Gardens Department has been unable to address with its own resources. Therefore, the project includes specialized technical assistance to oversee a renovation that prioritizes universal accessibility and technical safety, particularly in the treatment of pavements and the installation of LED lighting.
The project's engineering plan includes structural work on the pedestrian and cycle paths by milling the existing pavement and applying a bituminous mix with a synthetic slurry finish. The dirt paths, degraded by continuous use, will be reconstructed with a 15-centimeter layer of natural limestone aggregate stabilized with Portland cement. These technical solutions aim to guarantee the durability of the routes against heavy traffic and the climatic conditions of southern Gran Canaria.
A substantial change to the park's appearance affects the perimeter dunes designed in 2016. These features have lost their vegetation cover and have reached heights that pose potential risks to children. The new construction plan mandates reducing their volume and sealing them with 10 centimeters of reinforced concrete under an artificial turf surface. In the area near Alcalde José Santos González Street, one of these dunes will be completely demolished to make way for a Canarian wrestling arena with solid block seating, responding to the municipal demand to promote this traditional sport.
The redistribution of usable space involves the removal of the old pétanque courts to expand the seating and recreation areas. In their place, trampolines, trampolines, and shade structures using tensioned sails will be installed. To ensure the accuracy of these facilities, the contract includes a surveying service that will carry out layout and clearance checks twice a week throughout the six-month construction period, guaranteeing that every foundation and grade strictly adheres to current safety regulations.
