The water supply in large parts of Vélez-Málaga will be affected tomorrow, Wednesday July 4th, as engineers make an ispection, using a video camera, of the fault detected in the water supply pipes near the roundabout at the Fernando Ruiz Hierro Sports Centre.
Investigation into spate of fires near El Ingenio
The National Police is investigating a spate of fires around the El Ingenio commercial centre in Vélez-Málaga during the past six weeks, the last two being on Saturday.
Renovation of calle Cervantes in Vélez-Málaga
Renovation of calle Cervantes in Vélez-Málaga is due to start on July 9th and a completion period of four months has been set. The project includes renewing piping, electrical cables, bollards and lighting.
Time to move on?
The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Delgado Bonilla, is now warning of the ‘ruination’ of the tram system in Andalucia if the regional government does not come up with a ‘solution’ for their maintenance and viability.
No more seasonal fruits on the streets of Torre del Mar
This year, the Council has decided not to grant authorisation for stalls selling seasonal fruits, such as pears, grapes and figs, on the streets of Torre del Mar and has extended the measure to include greengrocers who display fruits on stalls outside shops.
Police investigating death of 17 year old in Torre del Mar
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 17 year old girl in Torre del Mar.
Work on Escuela Infantil La Fortaleza to start on Monday
Work to expand and adapt the Escuela Infantil La Fortaleza in calle Huerta Carrión, Vélez-Málaga, is due to start on Monday according to the Mayor, Francisco Delgado. The contract, worth €149,270, has been awarded to Construcciones Torre Axarquía and the completion period is three months.
New Torre del Mar Tourist Office now open
The Tourist Office in the Casa Recreo in Torre del Mar is now open to the public, more than a year after its official inauguration.
Punto Limpio project in Vélez-Málaga
The proposed ‘punto limpio’ – waste collection/recycling centre – on La Pañoleta industrial estate will occupy an area of 5,000 square metres, cost €248,000 and, according to the Council, should be finished by the end of the year.
Trams could be sold at the end of the year
Vélez-Málaga Council has announced that it will beep the three tram units, originally costing €2.6 million each, until the end of the year in case the Junta de Andalucia changes its mind about subsidising the system.