The Mijas Mayor, Josele González (PSOE), and the First Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Works and Infrastructures, José Carlos Martín (Cs), this morning, inaugurated the recently remodelled Marbella Street in La Cala centre. "From the beginning, we have completed works that have been agreed with the neighbours and shopkeepers of the area, so that it affects them as little as possible. We wanted the work to be finished in the first quarter of the year before Easter. That is the commitment we made them, and we have achieved it. In addition, we have managed to give this important street of La Cala an image more similar to that of Torremolinos street. In this sense, we will continue working to improve this first-class tourist environment," said González.
One of La Cala touristic streets, that connects the Mayor's Office with El Torreón, is now open to traffic. "We are not only talking about a complete renovated aesthetic and a much more functional street, as it is wider and we have eradicated architectural barriers, but also we have carried out a complete remodelling of the pipes which will allow a better water evacuation and a quality improvement of all services," said the First Deputy Mayor.
Martín also highlighted "the work that the Infrastructures Department has been carrying out for more than six years in the town centre. This puts an end to the most flood-prone areas of the town. He wanted to thank the technicians for their work and dedication. Also, to highlight the value of nearby comprehensive works such as, in this case, Antequera street, in the Los Cordobeses area, Competa street, Butiplaya street, Pedro Jiménez Huertas street and Andalusia walk, among others". According to the Councillor, Marbella street is part of the roadmap. It is one of the five main flooding areas, and to improve underground services was also important, thus improving the residents’ quality life".
Improvements
These works have involved an investment of 285,900 euros. They were carried out by the company EMIN SL. The infrastructure networks, in general, were in a precarious state. The reinforced concrete drainage was old, as were the water supply and rainwater networks on the surface, which did not ensure the rainwater evacuation, because they were not split from the sewage networks. Now, they already include a separate one for rainwater and sewage.
In the same way, the company has restored the rest of the channelling such as telecommunication, electricity, street lighting and water supply. Marbella street is approximately 135 metres long and has a variable width of 8 metres. It connects Reina Fabiola street with La Cala Boulevard, i.e. the area from the Mayor's Office to El Torreón.
Likewise, concerning the surface, new paving has been installed in line with the rest of the municipality to enhance the road aesthetics and the removal of architectural barriers.
Changes with consensus
González also added that Marbella street is open to traffic "as it was before the work. Any change that has to do with pedestrianisation is always made in consensus with shopkeepers and neighbours. This Town Hall will not take any step without them". On the other hand, Transport and Mobility and Public Roads Councillor Nicolás Cruz (PSOE) stressed, "in this sense, we will try to see the possibilities to pedestrianise this road. Maybe prioritising certain vehicles to the detriment of large trucks that, in some way, what they do is alter the purpose and functionality of this street," he concluded.
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