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Calpe plans to spend €450,000 to upgrade pavements and bike lanes

The bike lane between Calle La Niña and Letonia on Avenida de los Ejércitos Españoles is going to be altered by Calpe City Council. To increase safety for both users, the area allotted for bicycles and pedestrians is to be appropriately redistributed.

At the moment, the bike lane is situated on the innermost portion of the sidewalk and runs parallel to it without a curb. A one-metre-wide sidewalk and, at the end, a garden space run parallel to the bike lane, which faces the road. By moving the pavement to this innermost end, these projects hope to make it easier for pedestrians to visit the nearby stores without having to cross the bike route.

Putting money into security

In order to make the path safer for both cyclists and pedestrians, the pedestrian sidewalk will also be widened, extending from one to three metres, and will be divided from the bike lane by a landscaped space of more than one metre, where trees and street furniture will be placed. In turn, a gap of nearly one metre will divide the bike lane from the parallel parking strip that runs the length of this portion.

Along with planting trees and updating the street furniture, the project will also involve putting in a bike lane with a unique pavement that is more appropriate and long-lasting for this purpose.

A four-month execution period

Within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which is funded by the European Union – Next Generation, this project is part of the Sustainable Tourism Destination Plan, which is supported by the State Secretariat for Tourism and the Valencian Community Tourism Department.

With a base value of €449,682.13, the project has already been placed out to bid and is presently undergoing evaluation before being awarded. Four months is the estimated completion time.

Councillor for Infrastructure Juan Manuel del Pino stressed that the project is part of the Calp council’s commitment to encouraging bicycle use and pedestrian routes. “With this initiative, we not only aim to create a safer route for residents but also to facilitate their mobility and accessibility along one of Calpe’s main thoroughfares,” he said.

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Paraglider injured after bad landing in Parcent, north of Altea

A 38-year-old male sustained injuries yesterday, Saturday April 5th, as a result of an accident that occurred during the landing of a paraglider in the Camí del Barranquet area of Parcent, about 40 kms north of Altea.

The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium promptly mobilised a rescue helicopter (Alpha 01) and members of the Special Rescue Group (GER) upon receiving the alert.

The victim sustained severe back pain and multiple injuries, according to Consortium sources. In order to continue with his evacuation, it was necessary to conduct a helicopter rescue due to the challenge of accessing the site.

The victim was transported to the San Vicente Fire Station, where he was transported to the Alicante General Hospital for additional medical evaluation and treatment by ambulance.

The emergency teams’ prompt response enabled the safe execution of the rescue, thereby reducing the time necessary for medical assistance to be administered to the injured individual.

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El Palmeral Park in Alicante will be closed for a week

El Palmeral Park in Alicante will be closed from Monday, April 7th to Friday, April 11th, Alicante council has announced. Renovation work that has been ongoing for months is being finalised.

In order to finalise all tasks and ensure that the park is prepared for its reopening, they will implement a temporary closure. The council has stated that upon its restoration, a more comprehensive and accessible space will be provided for the enjoyment of all ages.

The works are a component of a project that commenced in 2021, despite the numerous obstacles that have arisen along the way, including changes in the company, deadline extensions, and budget adjustments. However, the conclusion is imminent, and tangible enhancements are imminent.

These are some of the primary new features that are being integrated into the park:

Four expansive facilities that are inclusive, ensuring that all children can participate, irrespective of their capabilities.
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Two new callisthenics spaces have been established to facilitate outdoor training without the necessity of a gym.
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There are five picnic areas, which makes it an excellent option to dine in the park once more.
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The pier, access sites, and roads have been renovated due to their significant deterioration.
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A new water collection and chlorination system has been installed in the canals and lakes, which have been renovated.
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Enhanced verdant spaces, including additional shade and new vegetation.
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All of this was accomplished with an investment of over 800,000 euros in one of the most frequently visited areas in the southern region of the city.

Saturday, April 12th, is the intended date for the reopening. If all proceeds according to plan, El Palmeral Park in Alicante will reopen with all of these improvements completed and accessible to the public.

Therefore, it will be necessary to wait for a few days. However, it is time to revisit this verdant area and uncover a new perspective: one that is more contemporary, more comfortable, and offers a plethora of opportunities for spending the day.

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Man arrested for fraud, document forgery and burglary in Elche

In Elche (Alicante), a 34-year-old man has been apprehended for allegedly destroying the key safe of a tourist flat in order to defraud numerous individuals who were interested in renting it through an advertisement website.

The arrested individual is purported to have forced open the keysafe of the tourist flat in the La Hoya district of Elche in order to enter and change the lock, according to investigative sources. He subsequently posted a fraudulent advertisement on a website, assuming the identity of the owner, and showed the interior to potential clients.

A woman reported that she had booked the vacation rental through the aforementioned listing website and was shown the interior of the house by the alleged proprietor.

When the time came to move in, she paid €1,350. However, the door would not open when she attempted to use the keys. Then, an additional complaint was received from a victim who had reserved the same property through the online portal and had paid a total of €600. They too were unable to gain entry.

The suspect had been previously arrested for the same offences at the same vacation property in La Hoya, for a prior fraud of 3,350 euros, according to police investigations.

The National Police apprehended him for two alleged offences of fraud: falsifying documents and robbery with force, as he presented himself with an identity on each occasion.