The future of the former shooting range in Murata is heading to the Grand and General Council (Consiglio Grande e Generale), which reconvenes next week. Among the measures on the agenda is a bill aimed at protecting the natural area, restoring the existing buildings and ensuring the spaces remain available to the public.
The text, put forward by Maria Maddalena Bevitori, concerns the publicly owned land located in the Castello of the City of San Marino, along the slopes of Mount Titano.
The goal is to set out guidelines for a detailed public development plan (Piano particolareggiato), which will determine what work should be carried out and what activities the site should host, while respecting the area’s environmental characteristics.
The proposal outlines several possible uses, ranging from educational and cultural activities to recreational spaces, green areas and outdoor sports facilities. However, any sports facilities would need to be environmentally compatible, without altering the natural shape of the land or requiring tree removal that could compromise the continuity of the woodland.
A key focus of the bill is the protection of the area’s trees. The project calls for long-term forest management, with targeted efforts to encourage natural vegetation growth, prevent soil erosion and preserve biodiversity.
The grassy areas overlooking the Titano ridge will also require careful upkeep. The plan provides for periodic mowing, while leaving some strips of wild vegetation untouched to protect pollinating insects and support the natural life cycles of plants.
As for the buildings, the proposal primarily focuses on restoring existing structures, while still allowing for possible extensions or new construction within the limits set by the future detailed plan.
The intended use of the main building, however, is clearly defined: the former shooting range is to remain a multifunctional public space, available for community, cultural, recreational and educational initiatives.
Particularly notable is the article dedicated to accessibility. The text specifies that the entire area cannot be allocated for activities that would restrict free public use.
The practical details of the project will be worked out jointly by the relevant Secretariats of State, public offices and the San Marino Naturalistic Centre (Centro Naturalistico Sammarinese), with the possibility of involving associations and representatives of civil society.
The bill will be among the topics discussed during the new session of the Grand and General Council, scheduled from 26 to 29 October, with further sittings planned for 4 to 6 November.
