Tree clearing in Parque Roosevelt was linked to MTOP roadworks

The removal of trees in Parque Roosevelt, visible in recent days along Avenida de las Américas, is part of a road project by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, according to information provided by the Canelones Intendancy to El País.

According to that explanation, the ministry is moving ahead with an improvement to the eastern access that includes work on Avenida de las Américas, Route 101 and the entrance to the old airport. Planned works include road widening and the construction of viaducts.

Still according to what the intendancy told the newspaper, the clearing was carried out to widen Avenida de las Américas and allow Carlos Racine Avenue to pass over it. The municipality added that for every tree removed, two native-species specimens will be planted.

The park is also undergoing other changes. El País recalled that the Sitio tent was installed there after leaving Parque Batlle following complaints from neighbors, and that some trees also had to be removed for its move to Roosevelt.

In addition, a golf practice field is planned for the site. According to El Observador, the agreement between the Canelones Intendancy and the Uruguayan Golf Association to lease a four-hectare plot for 20 years generated unease among neighbors.

The Canelones mayor, Francisco Legnani, defended those initiatives. In remarks to Desayunos Informales, on Canal 12, he said the park can include areas oriented toward recreational, sports, cultural and entertainment activities, while stressing that neighbors can enjoy its 350 hectares.

Sources

• El País Uruguay

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