As the residents of the historic city of Marrakech eagerly anticipate the opening of Agdal Park, a long-awaited environmental and recreational haven, alarming signs regarding the safety of the surrounding infrastructure have come to light. Recently, public lighting poles in a deteriorating condition were observed at the entrance of the park near Bab Agmat, raising significant concerns among citizens and community activists.
The sight of these relatively new metal poles, exhibiting signs of breakage and bending prior to the official launch of the project, raises numerous questions regarding the quality of the work performed and whether safety and durability standards were adequately respected in the construction of these installations. This situation is particularly concerning given the location of these poles; the street serves as one of the most vital thoroughfares in the area, experiencing heavy daily traffic from students heading to Lyceé Limon and Mohammed V Secondary School, as well as visitors to the Agdal Health Center and residents of nearby neighborhoods. Furthermore, it is a crucial passage for tourists making their way to the historical city.
Local observers believe that the emergence of such discrepancies in a public facility that has yet to open necessitates immediate intervention from the relevant authorities to investigate the causes of this early deterioration and to assign accountability. This is especially pressing as the management of public lighting in Marrakech is entrusted to "Hadrat Al-Anwar," which now faces increasing demands to clarify the circumstances surrounding these faults and to ensure safety standards in public spaces.
Amid these developments, questions continue to arise regarding the genuine reasons behind the delayed opening of Agdal Park, despite reports from local sources indicating that essential construction work on the project has been completed for several months. The community had hoped to benefit from this space, recognized as the largest and only park of its kind within the walls of the historic city.
Civil society representatives and local residents are calling for urgent action to repair the damaged poles and secure the park's surroundings before an unfortunate incident occurs. They emphasize that safeguarding the lives of citizens and students must take precedence over all other considerations. Furthermore, the quality of public projects should not only be measured by the scale of the investments allocated to them but also by the safety of their facilities and the sustainability of their services.
As reported by jamaalfnapress.ma.
