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Fond farewell FRIENDS and family gathered to pay their respects to muchloved local resident Mojacar resident and Albox businessman Gary Myatt who tragically died on Saturday August 6. See page 2
Delightful debut THE inaugural Mojacar golf tournament was a spectacular success, drawing some 90 players to the excellent Marina Golf course over the weekend. See page 9
Raising the roof DESPITE fears the so-called ‘bikini law’ would discourage tourism, celebrations have continued in Mojacar, prov-
ing that the best parties are all about personalities. See page 10
Promenade progress MOJACAR residents eager to catch a glimpse of the latest blueprints for the controversial paseo maritimo extension should know they are now on public display. See page 22
By Adele Land A long-awaited remodelling project is to give Mojacar’s Plaza Nueva a much-needed shot in the arm, as the oftphotog r a p h e d sq u a r e is prepped and primed for a substantial overhaul. The approved documents for the work have now officially b e e n p r e se n t e d to Mojacar mayor Rosa Maria Cano on behalf of the president of the Almeria Provincial Council, Gabriel Amat. The square is noted for its vistas which allow locals and tourists alike to feast their eyes on a stunning Andalucian panorama that includes everything from the homespun charm of nearby Garrucha to the rolling plains of Turre and the crashing waves of the
Almerian coastline. Plaza Nueva is already a well-known tourist attractio n w h ich lu res in th ousands of visitors each year, as well as the site of some of Mojacar ’s most vibrant fiestas. Co u n cil me mb ers a re hoping the extensive remodelling work will further strengthen the square’s reputation as a reference point and popular meeting spot within the community. The viewpoint rests atop a building which until now
ha s hous e d a hos pita lity school, the post office, the municipal library and the Local Police headquarters. B oth the lookout a nd the building, which date back to the 1970s, are seen by many as long overdue for a facelift. A s a n a dde d bonus , the work is expected to create 55 jobs over the course of the project which is expecte d to kic k off in O c tobe r a nd w ra p up in M a rc h of next year, just in time for the busy Easter holidays.
For maximum effect, a special kind of white granite will be used which will c omple me nt the e xis ting white buildings for which Mojacar is famed. Additionally, new lighting will be installed. The second phase of the work will include the installation of stairs, ramps, and a lift, w hile the e xis ting building unde rne a th the lookout w ill be c ome the ne w s ite of the tow n ha ll and the new Local Police station.
Bad blood ALBOX politics was reduced to a new low as the acting mayor was accused of racism after launching a vicious tirade against a rival councillor. See page 54