The mayor, Enrique Antía led the last meeting of the year together with his government team and closed by graphing the progress in all areas of work saying that “Maldonado is boiling.” In addition to the inaugurations with which the year will close, progress was made in relocating the Kennedy, a rebound in economic activity in the department that is reflected in figures that are at the pre-pandemic level and therefore in a lower demand in canteens and delivery of baskets and food. Aiguá was the scene this Wednesday of the cabinet meeting that was held for more than 7 hours in which a review of what had been done and a set-up of the march of the Maldonado government was carried out.
Plays
Regarding the works that will be inaugurated, mention was made of the 2 million dollars in Camino Medellín, the works in Piriápolis that exceed 2 million dollars in Punta Fría, in the section that connects San Francisco with the Hotel Colón, which required lighting and enhancement of the place and it will be on December 27, as well as the entrance works to the apartment in Parada 44 with more than 2.5 million investment in a new roundabout, lighting, bike path, access streets, among others, inauguration that It will be on the 28th. While the work of Espacio Gorlero stands out, for more than 1.5 million dollars, as well as works in Solías Grande, San Carlos and Piriápolis for more than 1 million dollars, according to the General Director of Works, Darío Camacho. .
Investment and Planning
Regarding the investment that has been made in Maldonado, the Director of Urbanism, Soledad Laguarda, placed the number of square meters approved in 2022 at 500,000, a record for the department that is preparing to be even greater given that there are in process or the waiting for the approval of the departmental board, about 225,000 more square meters. She reported on the progress of the work at Cipriani, where the company has already begun the implementation of the work. As for the Mall, the hierarch highlighted that the demolition has finished and the reconstruction is beginning, with the opening scheduled for the end of 2023. The progress of the Master Plan for the Port of Punta del Este, among others, was also highlighted at the meeting.
Free Zone
Deputy Secretary Álvaro Villegas announced that the national government is preparing to call for international tenders for the exploitation of the El Jagüel free zone after the Ministry of Economy and Finance terminated the process. This is work for the population and a commitment to the future of Maldonado for the next 30 years.
Social area
In the next few days, the 20 summer schools will begin to function, where year after year together with Primary education, values are educated and the children of workers are cared for. He also underlined the good functioning of the SME Center. He added that the work with INTEGRA, the Pilot Plan for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions, is also advancing, indicating the project in Aiguá, the expansion of El Jagual, or the police farm in Pan de Azúcar. The first steps are being taken and work is being done with good expectations. Meanwhile, Plada revealed an important fact for the department and that is that the social assistance figures have returned to the pre-pandemic. This is reflected in the fact that the number of people who attend the dining rooms decreased, as well as the food and baskets delivered, which is the result of the reactivation that is taking place in Maldonado.
Housing: Kennedy as a model
The director Alejandro Lussich welcomed the unanimous approval in the JDM of the consent to buy 45 hectares to divide into lots with services that will be put up for sale in a subsidized way. These are more than 1,000 pieces of land that are part of the Antía administration to give young couples an opportunity and give families an option so that they do not decide to go to a settlement. As for the Kennedy, Lussich reported that progress is being made at a good pace in the relocation and announced that if everything continues at a good pace by the end of 2023, 400 families will be relocated and 100 more in 2024 completing the relocation.
Events and parties
The General Director of Environmental Management, Jorge Píriz announced that there will be 10 parties during the summer in the youth area of El Placer, in the tent called Open Park. He stressed that they will leave a counterpart of 90 thousand dollars that will be invested in new events. He pointed out that in addition to the David Guetta show, there will be authorized parties and sunset in hostels until zero hours. Another indicator is also the 180 new businesses that have been installed in the department for this season. He also cited the improvement that the inns on the coast have made with an investment of 5 million dollars that will later remain for the IDM. In the island park, 1,400 pine trees were planted and progress is being made in the renewable energy project.
Sports
The completion of the bidding process for the construction of a new pool for international competitions has already ended. The investment will be $3,700,000. Likewise, almost 2 million dollars are invested between the construction of bases and the subsequent preparation of synthetic grass courts throughout the department. Director Martín Hualde also highlighted the strong investment in safety at sea, 313 lifeguards, their previous training and their care of the coast, plus the materials they require, placing the figure at more than 4 million dollars per season. In addition, he highlighted the start of activities on the sports beach on January 2.
Culture
Director Jorge Céspedes said that there were 4,833 students in five schools when it came to talking about the courses taught by that address. He affirmed that the ballet classes that have led Maldonado to be an example at the country level also stand out. He also stressed the importance of holding the Carlos Páez Vilaró Exhibition in January.
Transit
The General Director Juan Pígola highlighted the investment of more than one million dollars in painting and new signage carried out by his management. Regarding the prevention system, the chief announced that 45 of the 55 radars have been installed. The billboard placement tasks indicating the speed allowed will be ready by the end of the year and by January it is expected that prevention, information and education tasks will begin, testing the system.
