New gate at the Linear Park of Nova Doca interrupts historical flooding in the Reduto neighborhood of Belém
From Saturday until this Monday, the tide reached 3.6 meters. To the surprise and relief of residents, critical points that previously would have been flooded remained dry.
A historic milestone for the residents and merchants of Visconde de Souza Franco Avenue in the Reduto neighborhood of Belém was recorded this Monday (31) and during the weekend. The newly installed gate in the channel of the Linear Park of Nova Doca demonstrated its effectiveness by preventing the flooding that has historically plagued the region, even in the face of the highest tides of March. This Monday, the tide reached 3.6 meters, on Sunday (30), it marked 3.6 meters, and on Saturday (29), it reached 3.5 meters, levels that would have previously caused disruptions to the local population.
To the surprise and relief of residents, critical points such as Marechal Hermes Avenue and Municipalidade and Gaspar Viana streets remained dry, without the advance of water from the Guajará Bay over the roads. In addition to the gate, the project includes the installation of a water pumping system for the bay. This system will be activated when heavy rains and high tides occur simultaneously, preventing flooding. The success of the new gate represents an important victory for the Government of Pará, which has invested in the revitalization of Nova Doca to transform the reality and quality of life for thousands of people in the neighborhoods of Reduto, Umarizal, and Telégrafo.
The works of Nova Doca, which have already reached 70% completion, go far beyond the solution for flooding. The ambitious project includes the construction of the Linear Park, the complete reconstruction of the channel, the increase of green areas with the planting and transplanting of about 180 trees, an outdoor gym, the implementation of a sustainable system for the decomposition of organic matter in the channel water through the wetlands technique, and sanitation works with the installation of sewage piping that will be connected to the Una Sewage Treatment Station.
Nova Doca is one of about 30 projects by the Government of Pará that prepare the city of Belém for the Conference of the Parties (COP 30), which will take place from November 10 to 21, 2025. The budget for these works in 2024 and 2025 totals R$ 4.5 billion, with resources from the State Treasury, Itaipu Binacional, and BNDES.
The Secretary of State for Public Works of Pará (Seop), Ruy Cabral, celebrated the success of the new gate and highlighted the comprehensive benefits of the project for the population. "This weekend was concrete proof of the positive impact that Nova Doca will bring to people's lives. Families and entrepreneurs who previously suffered from flooded homes and businesses can now have more peace of mind and security. Furthermore, the elimination of flooding means better health for the community," said the secretary.
The expectation is that, with the total completion of the works, Nova Doca will become a new permanent postcard of Belém, offering a space for leisure, coexistence, and well-being for the population, in addition to solving a historical problem that directly impacted the lives of thousands of citizens.
COP of the Amazon - The COP brings together representatives from over 190 countries to discuss and establish agreements that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. For the first time hosted in Brazil and the Amazon, COP 30 will be a milestone in the review of the Paris Agreement, celebrated a decade ago.
Hosting the largest climate conference on the planet for the first time in the forest is an opportunity for Brazil and Pará, which holds the second largest territory of the Amazon, to be protagonists in global discussions about climate, with a direct relationship to the environment, the forest, and sustainability.
