The **Tandil Municipality** announced the creation of an **Eco Park** at the Dique Viejo. A green space located on San Gabriel Avenue.
The local administration aims to “revalue this land, owned by the Municipality, to promote the recreation of the residents of Tandil and visitors, as well as to promote **environmental conservation and education**”.
From the Secretariat of Planning and Public Works, it was stated that “the **recovery of this property** of over ten hectares aligns with the Municipality’s strong commitment to **sustainable development** and environmental preservation. A space will be created that will be integrated into the **Lake’s tourist circuit**, strengthening the city’s offerings and positioning it as a sustainable destination.”
The project will be carried out in phases over the next few years, with a **gradual evolution of the park**, which is expected to be fully completed by 2027.
“Through a comprehensive intervention, the aim is to transform this property into an Eco Park that offers a **wide range of outdoor activities**, such as interpretive trails, rest and recreation areas, and an environmental interpretation center. Additionally, the incorporation of artistic and sculptural elements related to **native flora and fauna** is contemplated, which will not only beautify the space but also raise awareness about **local biodiversity**,” they added.
An evolving park: phases and project characteristics
Currently, progress is being made in the **diagnosis and design phase**, which is nearing completion, and it is expected that the first interventions of the different stages outlined in the project will begin soon.
In a **first stage of the park’s creation**, ecological restoration, cleaning of the stream banks, and the construction of trails, viewpoints, and rest and recreation areas with **basic urban furniture** will be advanced. Additionally, educational programs coordinated by the Environment and Public Green Spaces Directorates will be implemented, as well as various recreational activities.
Key elements of the new eco park:
- Municipal property revaluation: Transformation into a space for recreation and environmental education.
- Sustainable development: Alignment with the municipal commitment to preserving the environment.
- Touristic integration: Strengthening of the Lake’s tourist circuit.
- Outdoor activities: Interpretive trails, rest and recreation areas.
- Environmental awareness: Environmental interpretation center and artistic elements on local biodiversity.
- Ecological restoration: Cleaning of banks and ecosystem recovery.
- Educational programs: Activities coordinated by the Environment and Public Green Spaces Directorates.
Natural Reserves in the Buenos Aires Province
Buenos Aires’ **natural reserves** have a great diversity of native landscapes. In them, the priorities are the **conservation of native flora and fauna**, the maintenance of main physiographic characteristics, and the preservation of ecological balance. If you feel like visiting one, we recommend the following:
**Del Pilar Natural Reserve:** Located a few kilometers from the urban center of Pilar, the reserve borders the northern bank of the Luján River. A wetlands and talares area, the place covers an area of almost 300 hectares.
**Pehuén-Có – Monte Hermoso Geological, Paleontological, and Archaeological Reserve:** This site stands out for its valuable paleontological heritage, as it has a unique fossil deposit in the world declared a geological reserve. In this exceptional place, fossils of extinct mega mammals can be observed.
**Mar Chiquita Provincial Natural Reserve:** It is one of the environments with the greatest diversity of fauna in the province and has a unique coastal lagoon in the country. This characteristic gives it great natural value, to the point that it was declared a Biosphere World Reserve by UNESCO in 1996.
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