Within the vibrant Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival lies one of its most legendary spots, the Orche area – a place devoid of the usual sight of parked cars.
A new chapter is set to unfold at the confluence of Méndez Núñez streets with Robayna and Veinticinco de Julio avenue, with plans to metamorphose it into a pedestrian-friendly zone, devoid of vehicular traffic and parking spaces, a proclamation made by the municipal council of the capital three weeks ago.
The sudden appearance of no-parking signs might be attributed to this upcoming transformation. While the commencement of the renovation was initially planned for the third week of April, indications suggest that the restoration works might have commenced this Tuesday.
The expected completion timeline spans nine months, thereby setting the stage for the unveiling of the new Robayna plaza in 2025.
Introducing the Fresh Facelift of Orche Area
According to the remarks made by the Infrastructure Councilor, Javier Rivero, the renovation is anticipated to kick off in the vicinity neighbouring the Orche cafeteria and gradually extend towards the Military Government building.
“The mode of progression has yet to be finalised pending an agreement with the involved party; nevertheless, the agenda leans towards a swift execution to curtail disruptions. Consequently, a complete enclosure of the space is being considered, with pedestrian access maintained along the pavements throughout the construction period.”
The envisioned space will evolve into an open-air setup with a paved plaza, designated parking spaces for individuals with reduced mobility, and a novel pedestrian crossway along 25 de Julio Avenue. Furthermore, provisions include seating arrangements, waste disposal units, tree plantations, retention of existing fords, removal of traffic signals, and establishment of pedestrian paths.
Emphasising on the contemplation of eradicating cars from the vicinity, the councilor stressed, “It is time for the vehicles currently occupying this communal area, resembling an unregulated scrapyard, to be removed and transform this space into an inclusive environment.”
