"Vega Toledo Park's development progresses, aiming to transform into a grand 'imperial gateway to the city'"
Toledo Vega Park Renovation Progressing as Scheduled
The renovation of Toledo Vega Park is moving forward according to plan, with the project aiming to revitalize the park and improve the surrounding area, including Paseo de Merchán and Duque de Lerma street. The work is being funded by a European Next Generation fund subsidy of nearly three million euros.
The three-phase project, scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2026, includes the installation of a new drinking water network, the renewal of pipes and electrical networks, and the modernization of the park's irrigation system. An automated irrigation system has been installed, replacing the manual watering system that has been in place since the 1970s. A modern irrigation system that can be managed via mobile phone has also been installed.
The renovation work will not only focus on the park but also on the surrounding area. More than 150 new trees will be planted not only in Vega Park but also in Sisebuto, Paseo de Merchán, and Recaredo. A children's area will be installed at the back of the park, making the area more family-friendly.
The renovation work also includes the replacement of all lights in the park with LED ones, improving aesthetics, illuminating three water fountains, and reducing electricity bills. The sidewalks of Duque de Lerma will be intervened, involving a traffic reorganization. The work on the interior walkway with a durable pavement is also ongoing.
The Mayor of Toledo, Carlos Velázquez, was accompanied by several councilors during a visit to the works. The aim of the project is to make the area more accessible, livable, and pedestrian-friendly. The hidden sculptures inside the park, some of which have been in the city of Toledo for over 200 years, will be brought back into the light.
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The renovation project plans to enhance not only Toledo Vega Park but also the surrounding areas, such as home-and-garden spaces like Sisebuto and Paseo de Merchán. This modernization will incorporate home-and-garden elements, including the installation of a family-friendly children's area and the planting of more than 150 trees across these spaces. Additionally, the scientific aspect of the project involves the use of cutting-edge technology for a more efficient irrigation system, which can be managed via mobile phones.
