SSUENN 1555 //1723 - 29 APRIL2016 2015 IISSUE OO . .1602 - 23 March
COSTA DE ALMERÍA
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Residents rage at endless saga ROAD repairs remain a mystery
Art and vision Expat exhibition brings out the best A CZECH and a Brit, both long-time residents of Mojacar, are thrilling audiences with their skilful photography and artistic prowess, which can currently be glimpsed in the town’s municipal arts centre. See page 2
Easter excitement Festivities commence in Albox A JOYOUS concert in the Santa Maria church may have had toes tapping and heads bobbing, but the fun is just beginning in Albox, where processions, parties and prayers are set to keep the town See page 6 buzzing right up until March 27.
By Adele Land Residents of an exclusive area in Mojacar are up in arms over the state of the roads in the area. La Parata is a hillside urbanisation with dozens of large luxury villas inhabited by expatriates of various nationalities. The area was one of the first in Mojacar playa area to be developed more than 30 years ago and has been popular with yearround residents along with holiday home owners. Over the last few years the area and its residents have suffered from ongoing water problems with pipes beneath the roads regularly bursting, leaving the area without water. Following a series of meetings between Mojacar Council and the La Parata resident’s association, the council agreed to intervene and negotiate with water company Galasa to arrange for the pipes to be properly repaired.
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Almeria dreaming British singer inspired by Mojacar A YOUNG Brit only has eyes for Mojacar, and the tranquility and beauty of the area have led him to pen a heartfelt ode to the town, which comes with an accompanying music video. See page 10
Feeling the rhythm Hungry hearts and bendy bodies Earlier this year, the longawaited work began on the pipes which involved the closure of a number of roads for periods of time. Throughout the urbanisation, along every road large trenches were dug in order to access and replace the damaged water pipes. The work on the pipes was completed a number of weeks ago but the damage caused to
the roads has yet to be repaired. Galasa confirmed that it was only responsible for repairing the pipes and the job of repairing the road belongs to the town council. A number of property owners rent out their villas to holidaymakers throughout the year and the ongoing situation with the water and roads has caused problems for the renters.
Kevin Worrell holidays in La Parata every spring, and told Euro Weekly News: “Last year we were without water for four days out of our 14-day holiday and this year we have difficulty accessing the villa due to the state of the roads.” The council confirmed the repair work would be completed, but could not give a date for the work.
A HUGE rhythmic gymnastics gala in Albox is set to stretch the town to its limits as 35 mu-
nicipalities, 40 clubs, and 800 competitors show up to compete. See page 70