# Cartagena Council Approves Budget to Integrate Crespo Linear Park into Malecon del Mar

Cartagena's city council approved a budget modification to rehabilitate Crespo Linear Park as part of the Malecon del Mar project.

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On September 4, the Cartagena City Council approved a budget modification to allocate resources for the rehabilitation of the Crespo Linear Park and other recreational spaces. [^1]

The Cartagena District Council approved a project agreement during the penultimate extraordinary session starting on August 13 to provide resources for sports and recreational scenarios. [^2]

Mayor Dumek Turbay stated that intervening in these strategic spaces promotes family encounters and supports new actions in sports and recreation. [^3]

The Gran Malecón del Mar is scheduled to open its first section on October 15, and the Crespo Linear Park will be integrated as a key amenity with rest stations and recreational areas. [^4]

The main investment for this recovery program will be dedicated to urban intervention, infrastructure, architecture, and green zones in the Crespo Linear Park. [^5]

This rehabilitation represents a fundamental step for the execution of the Gran Malecón del Mar project, which will extend from the Playa Azul sector and connect with the current Crespo Linear Park. [^6]

The Crespo Linear Park was transferred to the District by the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) in August after years of control by that entity. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. On September 4, the Cartagena City Council approved a budget modification to allocate resources for the rehabilitation of the Crespo Linear Park and other recreational spaces. (El Universal, News)
2. The Cartagena District Council approved a project agreement during the penultimate extraordinary session starting on August 13 to provide resources for sports and recreational scenarios. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. Mayor Dumek Turbay stated that intervening in these strategic spaces promotes family encounters and supports new actions in sports and recreation. (El Universal, News)
4. The Gran Malecón del Mar is scheduled to open its first section on October 15, and the Crespo Linear Park will be integrated as a key amenity with rest stations and recreational areas. (El Universal, News)
5. The main investment for this recovery program will be dedicated to urban intervention, infrastructure, architecture, and green zones in the Crespo Linear Park. (Caracol Radio, News)
6. This rehabilitation represents a fundamental step for the execution of the Gran Malecón del Mar project, which will extend from the Playa Azul sector and connect with the current Crespo Linear Park. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. The Crespo Linear Park was transferred to the District by the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) in August after years of control by that entity. (El Universal, News)

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