Funchal’s Praia Formosa promenade is showing dozens of dried and dying plants, creating a neglected scene in one of the city’s prime locations. The area was renovated and extended about two years ago, and the project included young palms, banana trees, and an extensive irrigation system stretching over several kilometres. The article says the investment was clearly substantial, even though exact figures were not provided. Despite that infrastructure, the irrigation network appears to have been out of service for a long time and is not being maintained. As a result, many of the palms, plants, and banana trees are now drying out, with some already dead. The situation raises questions about who is responsible for the project and why no action has been taken for at least a year. Since the promenade is a public space visited daily by thousands of people, the neglect is described as both senseless and costly.
