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Miraflores Begins Three-Month Rebuild of Óvalo Central Fountain With Mincetur Funding

The project replaces the long-idle structure with a modern closed‑circuit system designed to conserve water and reduce energy use.

Overview

  • Works began on October 1 after more than 15 years of inoperability, with El Comercio reporting a 90‑day schedule and an award to Consorcio Central financed by Mincetur for roughly S/4.6 million.
  • The new installation includes two internal tanks, a 3.5‑meter technical basement, and an impermeabilized machine room for pumping, filtration and treatment, along with programmable water jets and LED lighting.
  • Municipal officials say lane capacity at the converging avenues will be maintained during construction, with temporary adjustments such as a bike detour reported locally.
  • Existing palm trees will be removed and re‑located around the perimeter, and the surrounding urban furniture, sidewalks and planters will be reordered to improve access and public use.
  • The municipality has ruled out permanent holograms, allowing only occasional symbolic projections on water mist, as some residents and experts voice concerns about congestion and the project’s handling.