City: NEUQUÉN CAPITAL
rnTerm: 150 days
rnYear: 2006

FEATURES:
rnThe monument is a public space that includes:

• A water fountain composed of two pools at different levels, allowing for the formation of a waterfall.
• A monolith formed by a semi-covered deck crossing the pool and a translucent, high-impact glass front engraved with the names of the honored soldiers.
• A semi-submerged scale model of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), three flagpoles, and a water receptacle fed by recirculation through an open concrete channel.
• Access via 5-meter wide pedestrian paths made of reinforced concrete.
• A landscaped surface of 10,000 m² with sod grass, seeding, and various tree species.
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STATEMENT:
rn"The work inaugurated today corresponds to a global project conceived by the Municipality to reclaim the Central Park grounds, where for many years the old bus terminal was located.
rnFollowing the terminal's relocation, a 15,000-square-meter public space was created, which the Municipality seeks to enhance through the Recreational Walkway Project, with a total investment of approximately 3,800,000 pesos.
rnThe project’s goal is to achieve urban integration between the upper and lower parts of the city, to create a space for recreational and cultural activities, improve lighting, and provide greater safety.
rnThis project holds various motivations for the city. From an urban perspective, it seeks to elevate the value of public spaces. However, it also bears a profound emotional significance: to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for the nation's interests, and to those who survived the war, sharing the same commitment as their fallen comrades.
rn'May this tribute extend to every corner of the country' (...).
rnMayor Horacio Quiroga thanked the presence of the Falklands War veterans and the families of the fallen soldiers of the South Atlantic War, expressing his wish that 'beyond political differences, Argentinians may unite around a just cause such as the Falkland Islands,' and that 'this tribute may reach every corner of the country.'
rnSource: Municipality of Neuquén Newsletter. 09/29/2006."