Orihuela Resumes Sports Activities: A New Beginning for Local Sports

After a brief pause in sports activities, the municipality of Orihuela is set to resume all sports services starting next Monday. This welcomed announcement, made by Mayor Pepe Vegara along with councilors Mónica Pastor and Víctor Sigüenza, comes after the cessation of services by the previous managing company, Clequali, on October 18.

A Swift Resolution to an Uncertain Situation

Mayor Vegara expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of various departments including Contracting, Intervention, Sports, Human Resources, and Legal Services, which allowed for the rapid awarding of a new contract. He stated, “This collective effort has enabled us to restore services in record time, and I thank all involved for their professionalism.”

The newly awarded contract to Vectoris S.L. not only ensures the continuity of sports services but also guarantees the retention of all employees under the same labor conditions, including their accumulated seniority.

Stability for Workers and Services

“It is sometimes necessary to have a technical halt to organize and improve service management. This enhancement, particularly, gives workers the stability they deserve, without the concern of whether they will get paid as they have been enduring in recent months,” Vegara highlighted.

Key Details:

• Total Employees Reinstated: 50 (including operatives, maintenance staff, concierges, cleaners, and admin workers)
• Immediate Review: Staff have begun reviewing and preparing all facilities, including the Palacio del Agua, ensuring they are ready for users.

User Compensation Options

For users who had already registered or paid fees, the Orihuela City Council has proposed two options:

• Full Refund of registration fees.
• Proportional Compensation for services not rendered during the interruption.

This initiative aims to maintain transparency and user satisfaction as sports services resume.

Transparency and Legal Assurance in Contracting

According to Councilor Mónica Pastor, the emergency contract awarded to Vectoris S.L. was executed in a fully transparent and legal manner. “The award was declared as an emergency to guarantee service continuity and was carried out in compliance with Article 120 of the Public Sector Contract Law,” she explained.

Pastor stressed that the previous administration left an unfinished contract that wasn’t published or processed due to budget constraints noted in an April 2023 report from the Intervention department. “We are the solution, not the problem,” she emphasized, clarifying the responsibilities of the previous administration.

Conclusion: Moving Forward Together

Mayor Vegara concluded by emphasizing the importance of retaining owed funds to ensure employees receive their corresponding wages and social security. “We have reached out to the conciliation administrator to transfer these amounts, ensuring workers get what they deserve,” he affirmed.

As Orihuela routes back to normalcy, the collaborative effort of both government officials and the local community showcases a commitment to supporting not only the services but also the hardworking individuals behind them.

For more details, visit the original article at Info Vega Baja.