Acosol, the local water supply operator in Mijas, handed over the project carried out in La Majadilla del Muerto to the residents’ association on Wednesday 1st. The project, executed by the public company, brings drinking water to more than 272 plots; once handed over, the association will take over its management, while Acosol will handle the domestic supply.
The ceremony was attended by Matilde Mancha, CEO of Acosol, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), councillor for Operational Services and representative of the Western Costa del Sol Association of Municipalities in Mijas, and neighbourhood representatives.
- La consejera delegada de Acosol, Matilde Mancha, durante la firma del precontrato. |
- A. Lago.
This project represents a significant step forward for the area, ensuring a safer, more efficient and higher-quality drinking water supply. The works, carried out by Acosol in two phases, have been made possible thanks to funding provided by the residents themselves, an example of collaboration and commitment to improving the municipality’s infrastructure. In total, out of the 272 service connections, 237 have been completed by Acosol with advance funding of 1,600,770.96 euros.
The commissioning of this new network will provide homes with a more reliable water supply, reducing incidents arising from alternative supply systems and improving water pressure and the continuity of the service.
Institutional support
The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), highlighted the completion of a much-needed project that had been long requested by local residents, “which demonstrates that institutional and civic cooperation, and management that prioritises the needs of those living in outlying areas, are very important to the Town Hall and to Acosol”. In this regard, the mayoress pointed out that the project underwent several improvements during its development, which have made it possible for a greater number of residents to benefit than originally envisaged in the first phase.
- El edil de Servicios Operativos, Daniel Gómez Teruel, durante el acto de entrega de obra a Acosol. |
- A. Lago.
For his part, the councillor for Operational Services wished to “thank the residents for the financial contribution they have made to ensure this project became a reality”. According to Gómez Teruel, “we at the Town Hall have been keeping a very close eye on the work being carried out there, as we needed to monitor all aspects of the water supply system, the reservoir, the elevations, the gradients, the inlet and outlet, and we have always worked hand in hand with the company carrying out the work”.
Residents’ views
Mari Ángeles Fuertes, a resident of La Majadilla del Muerto, highlighted the long struggle the community has endured to secure this basic service. As she explained, the residents “have been fighting and working tirelessly for years, ever since 2023, when the purchase of the land earmarked for the reservoir was finalised”.
Fuertes pointed out that the ceremony held on Tuesday “was a sort of preliminary agreement, as the final signing could not take place due to technical issues” and is scheduled to be completed next Monday, 6th of July. She also said that the community is looking forward to this moment with great enthusiasm. “They’re desperate to have water already”, she said. She also expressed her gratitude for the support received throughout the process.
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