A decision has been made by municipal technicians from the Elche City Council to evacuate two additional stairwells in Block 8 on Calle Palombar, which is located in the San Antón neighbourhood. The decision was reached after the building underwent inspections, which necessitated the relocation of 61 individuals from buildings 3 and 5 on Thursday, April 10th. A total of 36 residences, 18 in each building, were impacted by the evacuations on yesterday, Friday April 11th, which affected stairwells 1 and 7.

The occupants of both staircases have been notified by the social services department of Elche City Council that they will be relocated to a hotel within the municipality. The hotel will provide them with lodging and meals.

The technical report produced by the municipal architect and the technical architect indicates that “there is a danger to public safety and a threat of imminent collapse.” In light of this circumstance, officials recommend the immediate and urgent implementation of measures, including the shutdown of utilities, the evacuation of the apartments and premises in the block corresponding to stairwells 1, 3, 5, and 7, and the establishment of a security perimeter.

The technicians have also identified additional essential tasks that must be completed in the building, including the drilling of holes on the ground floor, the inspection of the sewage system, the repair of the main drainage system and the reinforcement of the load-bearing walls and pillars.

The city council has announced that these measures will be implemented “immediately” and “under the supervision of the competent technician.” They also emphasise that the results of the forthcoming evaluations may result in the implementation of new measures.

A resident of block 8 on Calle Palombar, in the San Antón neighbourhood of Elche, contacted the City Council at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9th, to report that one of the fractures in her home had expanded. Probably, the resident was unaware of the severity of the issue. The investigation uncovered additional cracks in the foundation of the building, necessitating the preventive evacuation of two blocks of the street, numbers 3 and 5, in the middle of the night. This action impacted 61 residents, including 17 minors.

Elche City Council technicians initiated a comprehensive analysis and inspection of up to 11 apartment complexes in the San Antón neighbourhood on Thursday morning, April 10th. In this manner, the council will be able to ascertain the precise condition of each of these structures.

The bulbs that illuminate the distinctive Aromatic Park, situated in the “Barranco de Torreblanca,” have been entirely renovated as part of the Public Lighting Maintenance Service of the Torrevieja City Council.

These enhancement works were executed in accordance with the directives of the Department of Lighting and the Department of Parks and Gardens. The installation of 90 50-watt LED spotlights was conducted.

A one-time investment of 12,000 euros was required for this undertaking. Concha Sala, the councillor responsible for these areas, stated that this modest project represents a substantial enhancement in the illumination of a park that is frequently visited, particularly during holiday periods, such as the forthcoming Easter holiday season.

Various areas of the Torrevieja municipality will continue to undergo additional maintenance work to enhance street illumination.

The Orihuela Local Police has deactivated its social media accounts. This is a public service that reports on issues affecting the city, such as traffic closures due to accidents, pruning, felling, or any other event, such as the recent fall of debris from the tower of the Parish Church of Santas Justa y Rufina as a result of some works being carried out by the Bishopric, having over 12,600 followers on Instagram and 23,300 on Facebook, as well as on X, formerly Twitter.

The Department of Citizen Security has been notified, with the aim of restoring the sites as soon as possible, particularly in light of Holy Week, as they are utilised to report on street closures used by processions.