Restauración del Reloj Floral soluciona inundaciones en zona del Castillo San Felipe
La Alcaldía Mayor de Cartagena, a través de la Gerencia de Espacio Público y Movilidad (GEPM) y bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Infraestructura, avanza de manera sostenida en las obras de restauración del emblemático Parque del Reloj Floral, ubicado en el sector Pie del Cerro, una intervención integral que ya comienza a reflejar resultados concretos para la ciudad.
TL;DR
- Restoration works at Parque del Reloj Floral have resolved historical flooding issues in the park and surrounding areas, including Castillo San Felipe.
- 295 linear meters of storm drains were cleaned, and approximately 7.2 cubic meters of sediment were removed from seven catch basins.
- Specialized pressure-suction equipment and manual cleaning crews worked primarily at night to minimize disruption.
- Two new covers and seven ductile iron grates were installed for heavy traffic catch basins, replacing deteriorated elements.
- These improvements aim to ensure adequate hydraulic flow, reduce flooding risks, enhance road and pedestrian safety, and preserve urban infrastructure.
- The project is part of a larger district plan to restore five emblematic parks in Cartagena, with an investment of approximately 24 billion pesos.