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The local government, through the Department of Environment, is strengthening its commitment to the recovery and improvement of our green and recreational areas with the upcoming availability of a new site in the El Trapiche area.
The final phase of the project involves enclosing the area, installing 12 picnic tables, 12 trash cans, a circular wooden bench next to a tree, creating access for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as other painting and beautification tasks. The budget for this project is €67,597, funded by the Environmental Employment Promotion Program (PFEA) in the 2024 fiscal year.
The Department of Environment of the Vélez-Málaga City Council is making steady progress in various actions aimed at the recovery, renewal, and improvement of different locations in our municipality. Today, we focus on the final stages of the new recreational area in El Trapiche, a project requested by users in the area and nearing completion. The total cost of the project is €67,597, sourced from the Environmental Employment Promotion Program (PFEA) in 2024.
The Mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Jesús Lupiáñez, and the Deputy Mayor of the town, Lourdes Piña, visited the final phase of another important initiative to adapt various infrastructures and facilities in the municipality for the enjoyment of citizens. Lupiáñez expressed his satisfaction with this new project, in a location popular for enjoying nature and the pleasant climate of our region. He highlighted that the well-equipped environment will enhance the experience for users and complement the ongoing efforts to provide well-equipped spaces for all residents.
Deputy Mayor Lourdes Piña praised the excellent work of the operational services and the efficiency with which they are carrying out this necessary intervention requested by the local residents. She emphasized the commitment of the municipal government to addressing the concerns and demands of the citizens and ensuring their daily routines are facilitated.
The renovation and improvement work began on March 3, starting with the dismantling of deteriorated wooden fencing and installing a 1.5-meter welded wire mesh fence on a 40 cm split block wall, treated with a beige curb along the entire perimeter.
New Furniture:
At the park’s end, near the parking area, a vehicle access gate (for maintenance purposes) will be installed, consisting of a 4-meter wide gate for users to enter the site. After enclosing the area, existing urban furniture will be dismantled and replaced with 12 trash cans and 12 new picnic tables, along with a circular wooden bench around a tree. Painting and minor repairs to existing barbecue areas complete the setup of an environment with all the necessary accessories for user utilization.
The Environmental Employment Promotion Program (PFEA) in the 2024 fiscal year has enabled significant interventions in strategic locations in Vélez-Málaga. These include various projects in areas such as La Villa neighborhood, María Zambrano Park, and streets like Arroyo, Rioja, or Doctor Laureano Casquero in Torre del Mar, as well as other areas like Cajiz and Benajarafe. This comprehensive plan of action has received substantial investment for the city, totaling €659,290.
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