One step closer to pedestrian bridge in Lomas de Cabo Roig
The dangerous Orihuela Costa crossing has been given priority in the new budgets
It’s taken nearly six years, but Orihuela is finally set to have a budget in place this spring. In a significant step towards the approval of the accounts, the government board has validated a draft that will be presented to the full session on April 15.The budget amounts to a historic 140 million euros, significantly higher than the 80 million euros allocated in 2018.
And Orihuela Costa residents have finally received some recognition, as the regional government has set as one of its top priorities the construction of a pedestrian walkway over the AP-7 in Lomas de Cabo Roig.
Mayor Vegara has highlighted this project as a key promise to the residents of the coast, alongside a new drinking water tank. The walkway is expected to cost around 1.3 million euros, while the drinking water tank is estimated to cost 2.8 million euros.
The need for a pedestrian walkway over the AP-7 is dire, as the current situation poses a significant danger to residents. This narrow stretch of road is the only connection between Lomas and coastal districts like Cabo Roig and Campoamor but as there are no footpaths or crossing points, people literally take their lives in their hands each time they navigate it.
According to Vegara, it's a "miracle" that there haven't been more frequent accidents in the area.
Earlier this year, the Orihuela authorities floated the idea of funding the bridge through a bank loan, and it seems that this is indeed the way forward for many of the projects on the table.
“Indebtedness is an option that we consider because it is clear that any economic structure needs financing to continue growing and we will make the external financing effort that we have to make within the limits set by the law and what we understand to be logical,” the mayor explained.
Another critical issue facing the city is the drinking water supply. The existing infrastructure is unable to meet the demands of the growing population, and a new deposit is desperately needed.
Without it, the risk of a supply cut-off becomes increasingly likely, leaving residents vulnerable to water shortages. The new tank would not only address this concern but also enable further urban development, such as the expansion of Cala Mosca.
In other news: Free bus service between Orihuela Costa and City this Easter
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