LINGAYEN – Maramba Boulevard Park, one of Lingayen’s earliest landmarks being the gateway to the seat of the provincial Capitol, will finally be given a much needed facelift since its rehabilitation three decades ago.

Provincial Engineer Divinia de Leon said the two-lane boulevard was rehabilitated during Gov. Aguedo Agbayani’s term as shown by a 1974 photo.

“What the father did, the son is also doing,” de Leon said referring to what incumbent Governor Victor Agbayani is implementing.

About P11 million plus was contracted for the said project and another P15 million worth is being done by administration to save money.

“Its drainage system will be improved and streetlights will be installed with landscaping,” de Leon said.

The project is expected to be finished within the year.

Agbayani said in a separate interview that in his term, his administration will be focusing on the preservation of Pangasinan’s heritage that started with the renovation of the neo-classical provincial Capitol building, making it as one of the most elegant capitol buildings in the country.

Now, Agbayani, with the help of the provincial board led by Vice Gov. Oscar Lambino, is set to give the Maramba Boulevard its new look. This will be followed by the restoration of the Sison Auditorium to make it the center of culture and arts for Pangasinan.

The antiquated Casa Royale also in this capital town owned by the provincial government is being considered to be converted into a museum. — EVA

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