San Jacinto Plaza reconstruction to be finished in a year; see new illustrations

One of the City’s most well-known landmarks is in the midst of being renovated.

And about a year from now, San Jacinto Plaza’s renovation will be completed and included the restored lagartos sculpture, a splash pad, and areas to play chess and ping pong.

There also will be a cafe, improved landscaping, lighting, shade, and newly paved pathways.

Reconstruction of San Jacinto Plaza will be overseen by the City of El Paso’s Engineering and Construction Management Department. The $6 million project is funded primarily by the 2012 Quality of Life Bonds.

“For the past several months, contractors have been completing necessary curb and gutter work and working to expand the footprint of the plaza by 10-feet in all directions,” said city project manager Rick Venegas. “Now, contractors will start work on the reconstruction of the plaza which is at once transformational and true to the history of this important public space.”

For updates on construction visit BuildingTomorrowTogether.com and click on San Jacinto Plaza.