- Pilar de la Horadada municipality initiates a €1.1 million contract to upgrade 41 children’s playgrounds.
- Project part of the Alicante Province Planifica 2024-2027 strategy focused on safety and modernizing play equipment.
- 24 playgrounds along the coastal zone and 17 in the interior will be refurbished over a 10-month period.
- Upgrades include replacement of worn safety surfaces and playground furniture, ensuring a minimum 5-year lifespan for works.
- Includes a one-year warranty period post-completion for quality assurance.
Major Playground Renovation Project Launched in Pilar de la Horadada
The local government of Pilar de la Horadada has launched a meaningful public works project to revamp 41 children’s playgrounds across the municipality. With a budget of over €1.1 million (VAT included), the renovation is part of the broader Planifica 2024-2027 initiative by the Province of Alicante. The project aims to improve safety and enhance recreational spaces for families,addressing years of wear and tear in playgrounds spread throughout both coastal and inland areas.
Why This Project Matters
Currently, Pilar de la Horadada hosts nearly 50 playground zones for children. Over time, the safety surfaces in 41 of these parks have deteriorated, no longer meeting optimal safety standards. Additionally, in 22 of these locations, the playground furniture has reached the end of its usable life. This deterioration creates potential risks for children and diminishes the play experience.
council officials emphasized the urgency of renewal, stating that both surface safety and equipment require complete upgrades to ensure safe, enjoyable environments for children of all ages.
Scope of Renovations: Coastal and Interior Zones
The renovation project divides the municipality’s playgrounds into two zones:
- Coastal Zone (24 playgrounds): This area includes several streets and parks by the shore, such as Calle Mar Egeo/Bergantín, Calle Gladiolo, Avenida Virgen Asunción, Parque Antonio Gálvez (existing and new zones), and Rambla Jesuitas, among others.
- Interior Zone (17 playgrounds): Parks and green spaces further inland, including Avenida La Venta, Calle Jacinto Benavente, Parque Catalina Sánchez Sánchez, Parque 11M, and Paseo Cooperativa Agrícola.
Detailed Location Overview
| Coastal Playgrounds (24 locations) | Interior Playgrounds (17 locations) |
|---|---|
| Calle Mar Egeo/Bergantín | avenida La Venta |
| Calle Gladiolo | calle Jacinto Benavente |
| Calle Mar Egeo/Alehi | Calle Matamoros |
| Calle Catamarán/Trokadero | Calle Miguel Servet |
| Calle Catamarán/Pirata | Parque Catalina Sánchez Sánchez |
| Avenida Virgen Asunción | Parque 11M |
| Parque Antonio Gálvez (existing) | Parque 30 de julio (existing) |
| Parque Antonio Gálvez (new) | Parque 30 de julio (new) |
| Avenida Sánchez Lozano | Parque Pedáneo José Albadalejo Moya |
| Calle Arpón | Parque Pablo Victoria Ríos |
| Rambla Jesuitas | Parque Victoria Artigot |
| Calle Tabuenca | Parque Amelio Martínez Pérez |
| Calle Brujas | Paseo cooperativa Agrícola |
| Calle Dublín | Avenida de los Segundas |
| Calle Rotterdam | Calle Cantabria |
| Calle Fernando de Rojas | Cañada de Praes |
| Calle Oslo | Pinar de Campoverde |
| Calle Alemania | |
| Calle Coimbra |
Project Timeline and Guarantees
the tender documentation sets an “ideal” execution period of 10 months to complete the upgrades across all 41 locations. Upon provisional reception of the works, there will be an additional 12-month guarantee period to ensure quality and address any necessary adjustments.
Moreover, the municipality requires that the refurbished playground surfaces and equipment must have a minimum useful life of five years, underscoring the long-term commitment to safety and quality for these public spaces.
What This Means for pilar de la Horadada Residents
Families can look forward to safer, more modern playgrounds that encourage outdoor play and community engagement. The investment supports the town’s ongoing effort to provide quality public amenities while enhancing the health and happiness of children.
Residents will also benefit from improved green spaces as part of the comprehensive Planifica 2024-2027, which aims to bolster infrastructure and services within the Alicante province.
Key Takeaways:
- Over €1 million allocated for safety and equipment upgrades in 41 playgrounds.
- Project included in Alicante’s Planifica 2024-2027 urban development plan.
- Playgrounds split between coastal and interior municipal zones for targeted intervention.
- Completion expected within 10 months followed by one-year warranty.
- Minimum 5-year lifespan for new playground structures and surfaces ensured.
For more detailed facts, visit the official news source at La Verdad – Pilar de la Horadada playground project.
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