Government begins bidding for La Zurza Project to restore 650 meters of Ozama Riverbank

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has begun the bidding process for a project to restore 650 linear meters of the Ozama River waterfront in La Zurza, National District, as part of efforts to recover public and green spaces along the river.

Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza said the project will cover up to 45,000 square meters of green and public areas, extending eastward from Máximo Gómez Avenue.

“Today we are receiving the economic and technical bids for La Zurza, 650 linear meters that run from Máximo Gómez Avenue eastward,” Paliza said, highlighting the goal of providing nearby communities with access to a cleaner river and improved public spaces.

Paliza also visited the Las Lilas sector in Santo Domingo Este, where he reported that the first phase of a separate Ozama River restoration project is progressing on schedule and is expected to be inaugurated before February 2027.

The first phase covers approximately 16,000 square meters and a 332-meter stretch of riverfront. The project is currently 30% complete, with parks and public spaces 65% complete, road infrastructure 40% complete, and sports facilities 15% complete. Demolition of the 56 homes included in this phase has been completed.

The Las Lilas project includes parks, sports facilities, public spaces, road infrastructure, and works to protect and stabilize the Ozama Riverbank.

A second phase will cover approximately 18,179 square meters for parks, sports, public and recreational spaces. Supplementary studies are currently underway for its development.