Tourism sector discusses improvements for João Pessoa.
The meeting in the capital of Paraíba was proposed by the External Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, in conjunction with the Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.
By Deborah Domenici
The National Secretary for Tourism Structuring, Neusvaldo Lima, was in João Pessoa (PB) this Monday (11) to participate in a public hearing aimed at solving the situation of the Cabo Branco barrier, in João Pessoa. Currently, the site is in a state of environmental degradation due to erosion caused by the sea.
The Cabo Branco region encompasses the easternmost point of the Americas. The Cabo Branco Lighthouse, one of the most popular attractions for visitors to the capital of Paraíba, is located there. "If it worsens, the silting up of the barrier could affect the city's most frequented beaches. Furthermore, ensuring improvements in urban infrastructure is essential to guaranteeing tourist safety," the secretary emphasized.
To resolve this impasse, the Ministry of Tourism is investing approximately R$ 6 million in containment works. "It is necessary to expedite this bidding process so that the works can begin," explained Neusvaldo.
During the meeting, the João Pessoa city hall pledged to expedite the environmental licensing documents so that the permit authorizing the start of construction can be issued. In addition to parliamentarians Wilson Filho (PTB) and Luiz Lauro (PSB) – members of the Environment Committee in the Chamber of Deputies – representatives from the Ministries of Integration and the Environment, the state and municipal governments, and civil society participated in the hearing.