Tourujoki River Restoration Opening Ceremony

The Tourujoki restoration project is coming to an end, and the revitalized river area, complete with new trails, will be opened to the public.

The Tourujoki restoration project is coming to an end, and the revitalized river area, complete with new trails, will be opened to the public. The event will be hosted by Mikko “Peltsi” Peltola. The event is organized by the City of Jyväskylä and will be held in Finnish. Program: Opening remarks by Mayor Timo Koivisto Interview: Mervi Vallinkoski, Head of Master Planning (City of Jyväskylä), and Pasi Huotari, retired Head of Environmental Affairs (City of Jyväskylä): How did the restoration project get started? The Musica Choir performs the Central Finland regional anthem (music by Ivar Videen, lyrics by Martti Korpilahti) Interview: Matti Havumäki, fisheries expert for the restoration project (Watec Oy): How were migratory fish taken into account in the restoration of the Tourujoki River? The Musica Choir performs “Song for My Hometown” (music by Aulis Raitala, lyrics by Martti Korpilahti) Interview: Landscape Architect Jarmo Toikkanen (City of Jyväskylä): How was the restoration of the Tourujoki River carried out, and what does the restoration mean for Jyväskylä? The Musica Choir performs “Ode to the Tourujoki River” (music by Pekka Kostiainen) “Tourujoki” poem, recited by Sirpa Herve Stop by the Valkoinen talo to take a look at Studio Laive’s facilities. Venue and Parking: The opening ceremony will be held along the Tourujoki River in Kankaan, in front of the White House in Kankaan (Kympinkatu 7). The nearest parking spaces are located in the P-Arkki parking garage (Paperitehtaankatu 23).