The Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI), has launched a public consultation to gather feedback from society on the administrative concession project for six urban parks in the city of São Paulo. The initiative is part of the State Investment Partnership Program (PPI-SP) and aims to improve the management, operation, maintenance, and infrastructure of these public spaces.
The parks included in the project are currently managed by the Parks Coordination Office, under the Secretariat for Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics (SEMIL). They are: Parque da Juventude Dom Paulo Evaristo Arns, Parque Estadual do Belém Manoel Pitta, Parque Ecológico do Tietê – Engenheiro Goulart Unit, Parque Vila Jacuí, Parque Maria Cristina Hellmeister de Abreu, and Parque Itaim Biacica.
Documents with full project details will be available starting June 16 on the SPI website (www.parceriaseminvestimentos.sp.gov.br) and in the project’s data room. To access the virtual environment with the complete materials, interested parties must request access via email (parquesurbanos@cpp.sp.gov.br), providing personal and institutional information. Contributions can be submitted until July 17.
The proposed model involves a 30-year concession contract with an estimated investment of over R$ 144.7 million during the period, of which R$ 60.4 million will be invested within the first four years. Planned improvements include the revitalization of existing structures, expansion of leisure areas, creation of sports facilities, and the implementation of new services focused on public well-being.
A key highlight is the reactivation of the aquatic complex at Parque Ecológico do Tietê, which will feature pools for recreation, sports activities, and children’s use. Revenue-generating structures such as parking lots and commercial spaces are also planned, ensuring the project’s financial sustainability.
The concessionaire will also receive a public payment from the State, capped at R$ 23.7 million per year, subject to performance indicators and quality targets.
“The State’s payment is conditional upon meeting quality targets and performance indicators such as asset maintenance and conservation, solid waste management, and user satisfaction. This will encourage the concessionaire to deliver the highest quality service,” emphasizes São Paulo’s Secretary for Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics, Natália Resende. According to her, the new contracts will be more advanced than those used in the first state park concessions. “We’ve learned from experience and improved, with better-defined targets and deadlines and stronger oversight. For example, mandatory core investments will now be concentrated in the early years of the contract, improving user satisfaction and environmental care,” she says.
Master Plans
Five of these parks – Parque Estadual do Belém – Manoel Pitta (Belém); Itaim Biacica Leisure Unit (Vila Seabra); Vila Jacuí Leisure Unit (São Miguel Paulista); Parque Ecológico do Tietê (Vila Santo Henrique); and Maria Cristina Hellmeister de Abreu Leisure Unit (Jardim Helena) – are also undergoing a public consultation process for their Master Plans. Through this, the State Secretariat for Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics (Semil) aims to hear from the local community about the current use and future plans for these spaces. “The Master Plans govern the use of these public spaces, whether managed by the public sector or private operators. We are giving the population the opportunity to contribute, ensuring these spaces remain functional, sustainable, and attractive,” highlights Secretary Natália Resende. The consultation is available on the Secretariat’s website. The Parque da Juventude – Dom Paulo Evaristo Arns already had its Master Plan submitted for public consultation earlier this year.