In the Magallanes Tribune, regional councilor Antonio Bradasic Sillard expressed his displeasure over the events that occurred in the last session of the Regional Council. He denounced a lack of loyalty from the councilors of the Christian Democracy (DC), Gamin and Pérez, who allegedly voted crosswise, affecting the election of committee presidencies and harming councilor Ximena Montaña. "Trust is broken.
It is incomprehensible that we trip each other up while being part of the same coalition. This should have a political cost, and we hope that the leadership of their party takes action on the matter," stated the councilor, describing the current work environment as "difficult. " On other topics, Bradasic referred to the recent update on the project portfolio for the region, highlighting significant advancements but also serious doubts regarding emblematic works such as the Periurban Park, General del Canto Avenue, and connectivity to the south of the province.
One of the major concerns is the Periurban Park project. It has been reported that although there is a judicial deposit of 21 billion pesos, the landowners are demanding a figure close to 49 billion, which would double the initial cost and jeopardize the financial viability of the project. Additionally, there is uncertainty regarding the new government's stance on the continuation of the current system.
Regarding General del Canto Avenue, which has an approval of 12 billion pesos, the authority called for calm and realism. "It's not that construction will start tomorrow. We need to initiate a series of expropriations and designs.
Realistically, this will not begin before 4 or 5 years," clarified the councilor. Connectivity to the South: Work is re…
The design of the last 25 km will begin this year. Barrio Sur: After two failed tenders, the company Impec has been awarded the works for the new synthetic fields. The first stage is underway, and it is expected that the "seedbed" of regional football will soon have first-class infrastructure.
Periurban sectors: It was announced that paving in areas of Río Seco will progress more rapidly, with tenders planned before the end of the year. Regarding waste management in Punta Arenas, the purchase of 120 hectares for a high-tech landfill was confirmed, following the model of Puerto Natales. The goal is to prevent contamination of underground water tables and the Strait of Magellan, correcting technical errors made in previous projects.
