The renovated Plaza de la Pau opens to the public today in Cerdanyola del Vallès. The former ornamental pond has been transformed into a water play area to combat the heat.
The citizens of Cerdanyola del Vallès can now enjoy the renovated Plaza de la Pau, a space completely transformed in recent months. The comprehensive renovation has turned the old ornamental pond into a new water play area that opens today and will operate every day of the week.
The playful fountain, which is the central element of the project, will be operational from 10 am to 2 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm. It features a water system with recirculation and reuse, with continuous filtration and disinfection to ensure water quality throughout its operation.
The project has involved the complete renovation of the 1,558 square meters of the plaza, aiming to create a more comfortable, safe space prepared to face the effects of climate change. When the fountain is not in operation, the surface is fully walkable, allowing the space to be used year-round.
The renovation also included a complete upgrade of the children's play area, with a new continuous rubber surface that meets current regulations and the replacement of outdated play equipment with safer and more accessible options.
The project has reorganised the plaza's spaces to create new areas for relaxation and community around the water play features, encouraging families to share this space more comfortably. Environmental improvements have also been made, including the removal of damaged trees and the planting of new wide-crowned specimens adapted to the Mediterranean climate.
The green areas have been expanded with species that increase biodiversity, and the existing group of Canary palm trees has been preserved. Additionally, the renovation incorporates drainage pavements and a small rain garden that facilitates water management and naturally separates the play area from the paths surrounding the plaza.
With this initiative, the Cerdanyola City Council continues to advance the transformation of public spaces to make them more sustainable, accessible, and designed to improve the quality of life for residents, offering new climate refuges and communal spaces for all ages.
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