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Today was the opening act at Eagles New Square "Dr. Fortun", popularly known by the name "The Placetón", thus fulfilling one of the commitments that Bartolome Hernandez contracted with locals and citizens of Eagles in general, even before being proclaimed mayor, and to remember that the return of the iconic gazebo was one of the main issues discussed during the last election campaign to municipal elections.
This morning could not hide the faces of satisfaction among residents, merchants and restaurateurs of the place, since as the mayor said to the media "they have suffered more than anyone for several years the drawbacks of a work who was paralyzed, returning today modern and functional space that will enhance and beautify this central area of ​​the city. "
It was precisely the mayor of Eagle, along with Councilman Works and Goods, Diego Martínez Parra, who after meeting with neighbors "Placetón", announced his decision to abandon the original idea of ​​the previous municipal government to build a parking lot, attending to Thus neighborhood demands and ending with the inconvenience they were causing. "
For all this, the opening day of the Plaza del Doctor Fortun has not been an opening act either.
Authorities, neighbors, merchants, innkeepers, including scouts who also recovered the milestone this group dedicated to the old existing roundabout have gathered together with other citizens to attend the raising of the Spanish flag, chaired this remodeled environment, the is the national anthem was played the band Columbine Musical Patronage.
The new square has been divided into two levels, separated by a concrete wall clad in granite.
On the floor there are spaces, terraces catering establishments and two metal pergolas, as a boulevard, which serve as walking area for pedestrians.
The top has a safety area, partially fenced, with playground themed on "Pocoyo" as well as the reserve for possible shows.
Both areas are connected by stairs and ramps that are separated by a central street and giant letters with the name of "Placetón".
This endowed with new material (benches, litter bins, beacons, bike parking, etc..) And a modernist type lighting.
Also, soon will install a point of recharging electric cars.
In terms of vegetation, it was decided to create a large open space, but without leaving aside the green of the trees and plants, gathering different species: bottlebrush, coconut palms and other flowers and shrubs as well as some sections lawn with slabs recovered from an old factory eighteenth century, found at the site during archaeological excavations.
The amount of work has exceeded 300,000 euros, of which approximately 270,000 euros related to the security on the company that once was in charge of the construction of parking and square.
Among the improvements offered by the new construction company "CSL" has included the paving of the entire environment, both vehicular pavements sidewalks and in the remodeling of hits on the streets Coaña and La Gloria or improvement of stormwater system, among other works.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas
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