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The Justice Department allocates over 863,000 euros to enhance energy efficiency at the Orihuela judicial headquarters

The Ministry of Justice and Public Administration has finalised initiatives to enhance energy efficiency in the Orihuela courthouse, entailing a total investment of 863,439 euros.

The actions undertaken include the renovation of air conditioning and lighting systems with high energy efficiency alternatives, as well as the installation of a photovoltaic solar plant that facilitates the utilisation of renewable energy sources.

The Ministry aims to decrease CO₂ emissions, consumption, and energy costs to achieve optimal energy performance in the building situated in Plaza de Santa Lucía.

The investment in the new air conditioning amounts to 684,874 euros. The system comprises multiple hybrid VRF-water configurations with heat recovery for each plant, utilising R-32 as the refrigerant. Hybrid VRV systems effectively fulfil the criteria of high efficiency, decreased energy consumption, integration of renewable energies, and minimised use of refrigerant gas. This will enhance the thermal comfort experienced by users.

A new ventilation system has been installed at the headquarters, incorporating an air treatment unit (UTA) that facilitates comprehensive air treatment.

An investment of 159,996 euros has been made in the lighting work, primarily directed towards replacing fluorescent and incandescent luminaires with LED luminaires.

Furthermore, multi-sensors for daylight regulation, presence sensors, and a lighting control system for common areas with time and usage programming have been implemented. The building’s lighting level has been enhanced in accordance with current regulations, resulting in an estimated energy consumption reduction of over 50%.

The solar installation at the Orihuela courthouse includes 20 panels, each rated at 600 W, resulting in an installed capacity of 10 kW and a peak capacity of 12 kW. The project cost is €18,568.19, and it is anticipated that the energy produced will meet 16% of the building’s electricity needs, resulting in savings on conventional energy supply.

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A swimmer adrift in an inflatable rescued off Guardamar beach

An inflatable boat, with a 43 year old swimmer onboard, that had drifted off the shore of Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) was rescued by a Red Cross boat on Saturday, April 19th.

The individual was rescued by the Maritime Rescue crew of the Red Cross after drifting away from the coast and being unable to swim back, according to the Red Cross.

The swimmer was discovered to be in good health and was taken to the port after a call to 112 and the Alicante town’s lifeguard team.

The Red Cross has reminded all individuals that the use of inflatables at sea can be hazardous, and therefore, it is imperative to implement stringent safety measures to mitigate the risks.

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Driver arrested, one dead and two injured after car hits cyclists in Calpe

In El Mascarat, a motorist allegedly struck a large group of cyclists after veering off the road on the N-332 highway, passing through Calpe. The incident resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of a 14-year-old child, the deceased’s son, with a fractured femur. The 20-year-old car driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with three offences: injury, homicide, and violation of road safety.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20th, the catastrophic incident transpired. Two Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) units, a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, and a medical helicopter were initially mobilised by the CICU (Centre for Emergency Medical Assistance). The cyclist’s death was verified by medical services after he fell off the cliff following the violent collision. His 14-year-old son was transported to Dénia Hospital due to a fractured femur. In addition, an additional 20-year-old man was treated for anxiety attacks and released on the scene.

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Firefighters extinguish fire in a restaurant in the centre of Murcia

A fire that erupted in the early hours of Friday April 18th was extinguished by the firefighters of Murcia. Sources from the Firefighting Service say that the incident happened at a restaurant located in the heart of Murcia, at Plaza de las Flores.

In the early morning, the kitchen on the first floor of the establishment was the site of a fire that began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and did not result in any injuries.

Thirteen rescuers and three fire engines were dispatched to the location. The personnel successfully extinguished the fire and returned to their base one hour later.

The square was cordoned off by the Murcia Local Police to mitigate potential hazards, according to the same sources.