Renovated plaza

THE works have now concluded on the Plaza Bohemia in La Manga, it has been widened to a 1,200metre squared area to create a large open space. The renovated boulevard will be used to host events like markets, artisan stalls, ‘street food’ trucks, etc…

There is also a seated area in a stand format for cultural celebrations. They have added trees and pergolas to create shaded areas and the pavements have a drainage system to prevent rainfall from building up.

The drainage system is set up in such a way that the rainwater will flow off the paths and into the green areas and flower beds.

The project is part of the European Strategy for

Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development, ‘La Manga 365’.

The amount invested in this project was more than €437,000, 80 per cent was provided by European Union funds, and 20 per cent was provided by the region.

The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire quickly. The flames were reported to be as high as the nearby buildings and some shops in the neighbourhood were required to pull down their shutters and close due to the abundance of smoke that was entering the premises.

The cause of the fire was not reported.