The concession of the Campos do Jordão Railway, carried out by the São Paulo State Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI), requires the future concessionaire to restore and revitalize the Reino das Águas Claras Park in Pindamonhangaba. Closed since March 2020, the park is a cultural landmark of the region, with strong tourism appeal and great historical value for both the local and regional population — especially due to its connection with the works of Monteiro Lobato.
The future concessionaire will be responsible for the complete revitalization of the park, which covers an area of 38,000 square meters. Planned interventions include: renovation of electrical and plumbing systems; stabilization of structures at risk of landslides; cleaning, dredging, and maintenance of the banks and vegetation along the Piracuama River; and the restoration and preservation of artworks related to Monteiro Lobato’s literary universe. The projected investment exceeds R$ 6.5 million.
“Restoring the Reino das Águas Claras Park is more than just an infrastructure project — it is the return of a symbolic space to the people of Pindamonhangaba and the entire region. That is why the recovery of this asset will be mandatory for the winning concessionaire, and the State will monitor to ensure that all planned improvements are implemented and the park is returned to the public in the best possible condition,” said Edgard Benozatti, president of the São Paulo State Partnership Company (CPP).
Park access will remain free of charge, reinforcing the State Government’s commitment to public access and the promotion of cultural and recreational spaces in São Paulo’s countryside.
With a planned term of 24 years, the Campos do Jordão Railway concession includes investments in infrastructure upgrades, service implementation, tourism operations, and the preservation of historical and natural assets. In addition to the Reino das Águas Claras Park, the project also covers the revitalization of the tourist railway complex, which spans 47 kilometers, the Railway Memory Museum, train stations, workshops, and other cultural assets along the route. It is a site with high tourism potential and strong synergy with the Campos do Jordão and Capivari state parks, which have already been granted to the private sector.
Public Participation
To gather input from the public, the São Paulo State Government held two public hearings on May 19 and 20 — the first in person, in Campos do Jordão, and the second online, allowing broader community participation. In addition to the hearings, the project’s Public Consultation remains open until June 23. During this period, citizens, companies, and experts can submit contributions to improve the proposal, whose public notice is expected to be published in the second half of 2025. More information, including technical documentation and participation guidelines, is available on the SPI website.