Orihuela City Council has designed a project to improve public facilities and enhance the heritage value in the outlying districts of Arneva, Hurchillo, and Torremendo, which belong to District VIII, with a planned investment of 56,567€, including VAT.
In this context, the council views these investments as a tool to improve the quality of life for residents. The largest budget is concentrated in Arneva, where an investment of 18,377€ is planned. The main intervention will be the installation of tiered seating at the municipal sports centre, a long-standing request from users of these facilities. According to the report, the sports pitches regularly host matches involving teams from the district and other parts of the municipality, but currently lack an adequate area for family members, companions, and spectators to watch the games.
To solve this shortage, the council plans to install modular pre-fabricated concrete stands, featuring three levels of seating, access via side stairs, and protective handrails. The installation will feature individual seats made of resistant plastic materials and a structure designed to facilitate maintenance. The intervention will also require the prior conditioning of the existing pavement, which has been affected by tree roots that have caused uplifts and unevenness. The work will include the removal of deteriorated areas and their replacement, ensuring an appropriate slope to facilitate rainwater drainage. The budget for this action amounts to 15,965€, in addition to another 2,411€ aimed at improving the informative and heritage signage of the district.
Meanwhile, in Hurchillo, the project contemplates actions valued at 10,721€, with special attention given to improving the conditions of use for the children’s park located between Barranco and Aljibes streets. This public space features a multi-sport pitch, landscaped areas, and a children’s play area of approximately 120 square metres. However, the report warns that the existing trees do not provide sufficient shade, making it difficult to use the park for much of the day during the hottest months.
To correct this situation, an 11 by 12 metre textile canopy will be installed, manufactured with micro-perforated fabric and supported by metal posts between three and four metres high. The structure will protect the play area from the sun and help reduce the deterioration of children’s play equipment caused by continuous exposure to solar radiation. This intervention accounts for 8,299€ of the budget planned for Hurchillo, while the remaining 2,421€ will go towards renewing and installing signage and information elements about the locality and its heritage.
