A fire has destroyed about four hectares of scrub land in the Cerro de la Coscoja area on the Torrox-Frigiliana border.
Major works in Torrox to start next week
Torrox Council has chosen to use funding available through the so-called Plan Zapatero (Fondo Estatal de Inversión Local) for a mere four projects and now, with the administrative formalities completed, work is scheduled to begin next week.
Guadalinfo in Torrox
Torrox has become part of the Guadalinfo programme, an initiative to promote universal internet access and improve digital literacy amongst the general public and the first centre is now open.
Junta de Andalucía remains committed to the Nerja/Torrox marina
The Junta de Andalucía has apparently confirmed its committment to the building of a marina on the Torrox-Nerja border and is now awaiting the completion of the necessary environmental study.
No instant profits for Torrox car park
UTE Almedina, who have a 20 year concession to run the car park in Torrox Pueblo, have accumulated losses of €67,900 (€503 per day) and are demanding compensation from the Council.
Roadworks in Torrox
Major road improvements are underway in Torrox which will see the main road through the historic centre turned into a boulevard with pavements, improved lighting and decorative gardens.
Torrox police refuse to work extra shifts
The majority of Local Police officers in Torrox, around 80% of them, have apparently signed a document refusing to work extra shifts. The document has been handed to the Town Council.
Largest German community in Spain
The population of Torrox continues to expand with most of the latest arrivals being foreigners. The town now has a resident population of 17,746 according to the latest figures, of which 40% are foreign.
News on the proposed marina
The proposed marina to be located on the border between Nerja and Torrox is possibly a step closer to becoming a reality.
Second Torrox sewage plant to be ready in 2010
According to the latest forecast, the second residual water processing plant (EDAR) currently being built in Torrox should be completed by the beginning of 2010 and operational by June.