Work on the gardens of the old sugar factory in Torre del Mar have been completed at a cost of €180,649. The gardens cover an area of 5,215 square metres and have been treated, the soil area stabilised and the green area planted with roses, palms and flamboyant.
More delays to Torre del Mar Sugar Museum
The project to convert the old Nuestra Señora del Carmen sugar factory in Torre del Mar into a museum continues to be beset by problems and is highly unlikely to be opening to the public in the summer as had been planned.
Bids are in for the future swimming pool in Torre del Mar
A total of ten companies have submitted bids for the construction of the future swimming pool in Torre del Mar which will be located next to the sports pavilion.
New theatre for Torre del Mar
The future theatre in Torre del Mar is now to be built near the covered sports stadium and indoor swimming pool to make a large sports and entertainment centre.
Vélez-Málaga parking
Vélez-Málaga Council is taking the necessary steps to introduce a ‘blue zone’ parking system in the commercial areas of Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar, the idea being limited time parking in certain streets to encourage the rotation of vehicles.
Art exhibition in Torre del Mar
There is an exhibition by the Málaga-based Russian artist Svetlana Kalachnik taking place at the Galería María Soto in Torre del Mar from now until January 8th 2011. The works feature scenes and characters from everyday life.
José Luis Sánchez Toré dismissed from Vélez-Málaga government team
Continuing internal friction within the GIPMTM, the Torre del Mar Independence Group, has led to the expulsion of José Luis Sánchez Toré from the ruling tripartite government team in Vélez-Málaga.
New community centre for Torre del Mar
Torre del Mar has a new community centre, the main purpose being to promote the social inclusion of gypsies into the community.
Contract awarded to renovate Torre del Mar promenade
The company Ingenieros Constructores del Sur (ICS) has been awarded the contract, estimated at €2.4 million, to renovate the promenade in Torre del Mar.
Back to the drawing board
Vélez-Málaga Council is now exploring alternative means of setting up a district Foreigners Department in Torre del Mar after the Central Government finally announced it had decided not to set up such a facility in the town and handed back a property ceded by the Council for this purpose.