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Utopía Oyamel Reaches One‑Third Completion as Brugada Tours Magdalena Contreras Site

The complex targets social gaps through free public services spanning sports, care, culture, learning.

Overview

  • Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada inspected the Utopía Oyamel works in San Bernabé Ocotepec, Magdalena Contreras.
  • Officials reported 33–35% progress on the two‑hectare site, with foundations, columns and beams already in place.
  • Work began to install a repurposed Boeing 737 as an Avión Biblioteca with computers, physical and digital books, a flight simulator and a slide for children.
  • Planned facilities include a semi‑Olympic pool for about 3,000 users, a 400‑seat auditorium, a rehabilitation center, a day center for older adults, childcare services and a tartan running track.
  • The project carries a 180 million peso budget, is coordinated with a future Cablebús station linking to Metro Mixcoac and water‑supply actions, and is estimated for delivery in early 2026.