The Personnel Board of the Alicante Firefighters Consortium regrets the “impossibility” of reaching an agreement with the president of the Provincial Council to resolve the workers’ demands. Therefore, a demonstration is scheduled today outside Benidorm City Hall.

On Friday, April 25th, representatives of the Personnel Board convened for nearly seven hours with the president of the Alicante Provincial Council, Toni Pérez, and the president-delegate of the provincial consortium to resolve the “conflict” that has persisted for the past month.

“The Administration’s statement, which downplayed and even denied the incidents that have been occurring in the fire stations since the conflict began, which represent a significant deterioration in the provision of the service we provide and our safety, was considered serious enough to warrant negotiations for its resolution.” Consequently, we extended an offer to continue negotiations, even over the weekend, according to the Board.

They stated in a statement that “the response was that they needed to conduct both a legal and economic study in order to be able to translate into an agreement that they could commit to signing and complying with” after several recesses and the simplification of the proposal from the social party presented on April 15th.

“Finally, they requested that we respond to this potential agreement by the end of the week on Wednesday, April 30th.”

Although the Presidency expressed its commitment to resolving the conflict and was willing to reconcile positions and “continue negotiating for as long as necessary,” the Staff Board comprehends that “any possibility of an agreement was postponed pending this future meeting.”

Consequently, “we will persist with the measures that the General Assembly has approved, as it has been impossible to reach any form of agreement,” following the evaluation of this meeting and the anticipation of this counterproposal.

Consequently, the staff has been notified of the rally that will occur outside Benidorm City Hall today in conjunction with the plenary session.

On Friday, April 25th, Camping El Portús users were notified via email that the complex will relinquish its naturist status upon its reopening following its renovations.

According to company sources, the campsite will reopen on August 1st with “renovated facilities, new services, and a dedication to sustainable tourism.” In this new phase, the campsite will function as a textile facility and will be open year-round.

The campsite’s pitches will be spacious and furnished with a diverse array of facilities. Additionally, the accommodations, which encompass mobile homes and apartments, have been renovated to enhance comfort. They include private terraces, air conditioning, top-quality beds, and renovated restrooms and kitchens. Additionally, the campsite will include two recreational pools and two restaurants with distinctive menus.

Additionally, the reception, supermarket, and communal bathrooms have been modernised to reflect the campsite’s current aesthetics and natural surroundings.

In addition, they observed that it will provide a diverse selection of complementary activities, including kayaking, climbing, and diving, which will encourage active and nature-based tourism in a critical region of Cartagena’s littoral.

The new owners of the campsite are dedicated to the development of an environmentally friendly paradigm in this new phase of the project. To accomplish this, “the utilisation of indigenous species is promoted, vehicle traffic is diminished, and pedestrians and cyclists are prioritised.”

They adhered to conventional architectural principles during the renovation, employing locally sourced prefabricated materials to mitigate the project’s environmental impact. “The landscaping project is in harmony with its surroundings, thereby fostering biodiversity and preserving the natural environment,” they concluded.

For more information see the website here https://www.elportus.com/en/

The Arenal-Bol Beach Promenade maintenance and renovation project has been advertised by the Calpe City Council. The tender has a fixed price of €155,340 and a six-week completion period.

The objective of these projects is to enhance pedestrian traffic and rectify specific paving deficiencies. Maintenance work on the paving of the Arenal-Bol Beach Promenade has been restricted to Plaza Colón and the intersection of the Paseo Marítimo and Calle Alemania, Calle Dinamarca, Calle Gran Bretaña, Calle Irlanda, and Calle Luxemburgo. Therefore, numerous regions currently require pavement enhancements.

The marine environment, heavy rainfall, and the action of the waves have compromised the Promenade’s perimeter wall. This is particularly evident in the final section, where there is no sandy shoreline and the waves directly impact the masonry wall, thereby eroding its structure. The wall’s top is damaged in some areas, so it is suggested that it be fixed to match the promenade’s other walls.

The pavement will be demolished and reconstructed in sections to minimise the disruption to the normal movement of users along the promenade during the construction process. Additionally, portions of pavement that are in a state of disrepair will be demolished, cleared, and cleansed.

Ana Sala, the Mayor, acknowledged that “we are cognisant of the age of our seafront promenades and are currently engaged in the project to renovate the Paseo de la Fossa.” Consequently, in the interim and prior to the comprehensive remodelling of the Paseo del Arenal, we have contemplated the replacement of the deteriorated pavement and a portion of the wall, which is experiencing typical deterioration over time. These promenades, which are now a municipal icon, are over 50 years old. We persist in our efforts to enhance the public perception of our municipality. We will commence the project’s execution immediately upon the release of the tender while concurrently continuing to work on the comprehensive remodelling of the Paseo de la Fossa.