AFTER the storm surge that destroyed the beach sheds lined up at the Blue Beach area, the city government immediately put forward the much awaited Tondaligan Redevelopment Program.

The program was discussed during a meeting called by City Administrator Alvin Fernandez, attended by members of the Tondaligan Vendors Cooperative.

Engr. Romeo Rosario, city development coordinator, outlined the conceptual framework plan of the project that calls for the relocation of beach sheds 30 meters away from the shoreline.

There will be uniform sheds that would be reconstructed measuring 3 meters by 3 meters.

A maximum of 120 sheds, divided into four clusters, will be allowed to operate. Each cluster, composed of 25 to 30 sheds, shall use a common area for cooking, bath and restrooms.

From 216, the number of sheds along the beachfront will be reduced to 209.

The group also suggested the transfer of the City Jail, situated in the western boundary of the park, and the dumpsite at its eastern boundary.

Fernandez said the Tondaligan Park Redevelopment Program involves the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the park into a safe, attractive, and wholesome recreational area for local residents and tourists.

This is envisioned to restore the area’s image as one of the best tourist destinations in Pangasinan.

This is one of the priority programs of Mayor Alipio F. Fernandez, Jr. designed to boost tourism and at the same time generate more local revenues.

Under the program, major improvements shall be introduced in Tondaligan Park, namely, landscaping and tree planting, public facilities such as restrooms, first-aid clinic, and information center,

Civic/Administration Center, pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, jogging and bicycle lanes, and promenade, lighting system, street furniture, signages and sheds, children’s park facilities, picnic grounds utilities, pay parking area, waste disposal system and lifeguard outposts.

Officials said private investors will be invited to put up convenience stores, souvenir shops, coffee shops, fitness centers, food establishments, hotels and apartelles, and water sports facilities.

Certain portions of the park shall be up for lease to locators for a certain period. They may develop the leased area in accordance with the master development plan of the park.

Tondaligan People’s Park is part of the 72-hectare national park covered by Presidential Proclamation No. 98 issued by then President Diosdado Macapagal March 26, 1963.—LM

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