REFURBISHMENT WORK NEARS COMPLETION ON SIX SPORTS COURTS

British Rock Band Iron Maiden in Murcia on 20 July generated income of e7.1 million

Up until July 22, Murcia hosted a further 11 concerts by top-level artists . These brought together 95,900 people, leading to an economic impact of more than 1.7 million, with an average cost of 150 euros per person.

The Rod Stewart, David Bisbal and Alejandro Sanz concerts each brought together some 9,000 people.

These concerts also had a positive impact on hotel occupancy in Murcia, most of which had to disply ‘no vacancy’ signs, with an average cost of 98 euros, an unprecedented peak in this

The Alicante fire service has reported that a person died in a house fire in Santa Pola last week.

The fire service was called to a home in the town after neighbours reported flames coming from the building. Resources were sent to the scene and fire fighters entered the premises, managing to pull a person out, but medics who were on the scene could do nothing to save their life.

The promoter Juan Antonio Muñoz, promoter of Madness Live! and organiser of the Iron Maiden concert, said that he was proud to have held one of the most important concerts in the Region, despite the many challenges, such as logistics and high temperatures. "We have shown that Murcia is very able and willing to attract high-calibre artists," said Muñoz, who said that he will continue to try to attract top-level groups. "It's a privilege to have brough Iron Maiden to the city."

The Councillor for Sports of the Torrevieja City Council, Diana Box, has confirmed that the ongoing repair works of the six blue sports courts are at progressing well and should be completed within the expected period of 3 months, so completely finished by mid-September.

This contract has been awarded to the company ABALA INFRAESTRUCTURAS, S.L., for a total investment of 760,701.47 euros.

The six blue courts that are being fully repaired are located in Plaza de Europa, the La Siesta urbanization, the Los Altos urbanization, Torreblanca (next to the Ciudad del Mar public school) and two in La Torreta III.

The repair work on these outdoor sports courts includes all the renovation of the walls and perimeter fencing, the repair and repainting of the floors, the replacement of all sports equipment (basketball hoops, goals and nets) and the complete replacement of all lighting with led lights to achieve significant energy savings.