Despite the recent protests by businessmen in Torrox, tons of sand is once again being brought in to replenish stocks on Ferrara Playa in preparation for the Easter vacation.
BOP go the projects
The list of projects proposed by Torrox Council under the Plan Zapatero have been published in the Boletín Oficial de la Provincia (BOP) – The Provincial Gazette.
Accident in Torrox
A sixteen year old youth was seriously injured following an accident on the A-7207 in Torrox. Three other people suffered minor injuries. The incident happened at 15:07 om Monday afternoon at km 21 on the A-7207 in Torrox and involved a motorcycle and a car. The youth, who suffered a heavy blow to the chest, was transferred to the Hospital …
Protest by Torrox businessmen
Around 50 local businessmen belonging to the newly formed Platform for the Defence of the Torrox Coastline demonstrated outside the offices of the Department of Coasts in Málaga yesterday. The group is campaigning for a permanent solution to the problem of coastal erosion, advocating the installation of breakwaters. The Department of Coasts, on the other hand, seem content to bring …
Work at Ferrara Playa in Torrox
Work is currently being carried out along a 200 metre stretch near Ferrara Playa in Torrox as collectors for the new sewage system are installed.
Torrox protests
The newly formed Plataforma en Defensa del Litoral Torroxeño (Platform for the Defence of the Torrox Coastline) is planning two demonstrations to press their demands for a permanent solution to the problem of beach erosion in the municipality. The first protest will be tomorrow outside the Council offices, the second will be next Wednesday outside the offices of the Department …
Torrox receives approval for Plan Zapatero projects
The Central Government has approved the projects submitted by Torrox Council under the ‘Plan Zapatero’ (Plan Estatal de Inversión Local) and these will be going out to tender in the next few weeks. The projects include:
Torrox Council proposes creating a multi-adventure centre
Torrox Council is proposing to improve sports facilities in the municipality by building a multi-purpose adventure centre in La Granja, north of the old town.
Torrox businessmen demand permanent solution to beach erosion
Businessmen in Torrox have been meeting to discuss their strategy regarding the continuing problems on the local beaches due to the perpetual erosion of sand.
Torrox submits its projects under ‘Plan Zapatero’
Torrox Council has also been busy submitting projects for approval under the Plan Estatal de Inversiones – nicknamed the ‘Zapatero Plan’ – and also the regional equivalent, the Plan Proteja.