Post by pigeonpie on Jan 10, 2009 2:18:14 GMT
Mayors opt for “public works” to help in “very difficult” year
Plaça des Pins. To be given a completely new look, but to retain the pine trees
Christine M. Watterson Maó
This year will be a year of construction in Menorca as the island’s Mayors have opted for public investment to palliate the effects of the crisis, using money provided by the State Government. The idea is that the 16 million euros earmarked for the island will be used on projects not included in the 2009 municipal budgets which will provide employment, chiefly in the construction sector.
Maó
With the largest population on the island, the district will receive the biggest share of the State fund, just over 5 million euros. The State has already approved eight of the projects put forward by the Council, totalling 4.5 million euros. The main project, accounting for half of the allotted sum, is a complete overhaul of the Calle José María Quadrado, one of the main entrances to the town.
Other streets are also to benefit: Calle J.A. Clavé’s pavements will be widened and repaved and the streetlighting replaced; Calle Hannover will have new pavements and water supply system; and the sewage and drinking water pipes in Calle Rovellada de Dalt will be replaced.
The area around the Claustro del Carmen will be upgraded and have new streetlighting and the green area between Calles Vasallo and Giuseppe Chiesa will be put in order. Another project will be to install a lift in the car park in the Plaza de la Esplanada; and the “Els Passarells” infant school in Calle Sínia Costabella will be extended.
According to the forecasts, work on the various projects should start during the second quarter of the year.
Apart from these eight schemes which have now been given State approval, Maó has already submitted three others and intends to present a further ten to twelve projects to use up the remainder of its allotted sum.
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Plaça des Pins. To be given a completely new look, but to retain the pine trees
Christine M. Watterson Maó
This year will be a year of construction in Menorca as the island’s Mayors have opted for public investment to palliate the effects of the crisis, using money provided by the State Government. The idea is that the 16 million euros earmarked for the island will be used on projects not included in the 2009 municipal budgets which will provide employment, chiefly in the construction sector.
Maó
With the largest population on the island, the district will receive the biggest share of the State fund, just over 5 million euros. The State has already approved eight of the projects put forward by the Council, totalling 4.5 million euros. The main project, accounting for half of the allotted sum, is a complete overhaul of the Calle José María Quadrado, one of the main entrances to the town.
Other streets are also to benefit: Calle J.A. Clavé’s pavements will be widened and repaved and the streetlighting replaced; Calle Hannover will have new pavements and water supply system; and the sewage and drinking water pipes in Calle Rovellada de Dalt will be replaced.
The area around the Claustro del Carmen will be upgraded and have new streetlighting and the green area between Calles Vasallo and Giuseppe Chiesa will be put in order. Another project will be to install a lift in the car park in the Plaza de la Esplanada; and the “Els Passarells” infant school in Calle Sínia Costabella will be extended.
According to the forecasts, work on the various projects should start during the second quarter of the year.
Apart from these eight schemes which have now been given State approval, Maó has already submitted three others and intends to present a further ten to twelve projects to use up the remainder of its allotted sum.
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