Trevelyan Park, work begins: 50,000 euros to remove dangerous pines and reopen the towers

In a few days, work will begin to fully secure the park dedicated to the memory of the noblewoman Florence Trevelyan. The administration of Mayor Cateno De Luca has allocated 50,000 euros for an initial intervention.

Urgent works are indeed necessary to allow complete access to the beautiful public garden. According to an analysis conducted after the windstorm that hit the city's green lung just days after Cyclone "Harry," at least seven pines whose stability is at risk will need to be removed. In addition, there are another six already uprooted by the fury of the gusts.

Currently, an intervention on the so-called "turrets", which are characteristic of the Taormina park, is being ruled out. However, Palazzo dei Giurati intends to allocate funds for this aspect as well. The restoration of the ancient installations of the park has been discussed for a long time. This could be the right moment for a comprehensive restoration of structures that are characteristic of the park.

This phase of works should therefore be addressed with an anticipated specific plan, also remembering that the only "turret" restored so far has unfortunately been struck by the recent disastrous fall of a tree. Despite the partial opening of the park, the current scenario is not suitable for one of the most unique gardens in the Mediterranean.

Meanwhile, the need for interventions aimed at the complete reopening of the public garden is confirmed. However, it is said that it will take a very long time to ensure that one can still take a walk in the "turrets", which have been closed since before the bad weather struck the beautiful green area of the "Pearl of the Ionian".

This garden has been the stage for the famous breakfast of granite and brioche of the G7 ladies. A moment that saw Taormina host the world's greats, including the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Finally, there is hope that the garden can soon be fully restored.