Post by pigeonpie on Oct 13, 2009 21:50:25 GMT
Seven projects proposed for new government funding
Menorca has proposed seven projects to be funded under the ‘Ley de Barrios’ (District Law) introduced by the Balearic Government, more than any of the other islands. The law will provide grants of up to one million euros to local councils to carry out projects that are urban, architectural, economic or social in nature, such as removing visible cables, restoring facades and improving or creating green zones.
In Menorca, all the town councils have applied for this aid, with the exception of Es Castell which has declined to do so as it would cost the council money. Although the ‘Ley de Barrios’ provides the finance for between 80% and 90% of the project presented, the remainder has to be found by the town council and Es Castell currently lacks the necessary funds.
A budget of 12.5 million euros has been set aside for the ‘Ley de Barrios’ until 2010 and this year the town councils are being restricted to one project per district. A commission will evaluate the projects, awarding points for different aspects; a minimum of 20 points being needed to ensure that the finance is forthcoming. The decision on which projects will receive the aid requested will be made this month.
Projects presented by Town Councils in Menorca
Alaior
Reforms to the Camí Nou, at a cost of 900,000 euros.
Ciutadella
Improvements to Dalt sa Quintana, an urban area with 1,700 inhabitants.
Ferreries
Improvements to Avenida Son Morera, the area around the sports and school zone, the Plaça Francesc d’Albranca and the facade of the health centre and laying electric cables underground. Cost: 1 million euros.
Es Mercadal
Comprehensive improvements to 5,222 sq.m. of the town centre, at a cost of one million euros.
Es Migjorn
Comprehensive improvements to Calle Mayor, the Plaça del Consistorio and the council chamber.
Maó
Reforms to the centre of the town for social, economic and urban improvement. 1.07 million.
Sant Lluís
Comprehensive reform of the street where the old people’s home is situated next to the clinic. Cost: 194,000 euros.
Menorca has proposed seven projects to be funded under the ‘Ley de Barrios’ (District Law) introduced by the Balearic Government, more than any of the other islands. The law will provide grants of up to one million euros to local councils to carry out projects that are urban, architectural, economic or social in nature, such as removing visible cables, restoring facades and improving or creating green zones.
In Menorca, all the town councils have applied for this aid, with the exception of Es Castell which has declined to do so as it would cost the council money. Although the ‘Ley de Barrios’ provides the finance for between 80% and 90% of the project presented, the remainder has to be found by the town council and Es Castell currently lacks the necessary funds.
A budget of 12.5 million euros has been set aside for the ‘Ley de Barrios’ until 2010 and this year the town councils are being restricted to one project per district. A commission will evaluate the projects, awarding points for different aspects; a minimum of 20 points being needed to ensure that the finance is forthcoming. The decision on which projects will receive the aid requested will be made this month.
Projects presented by Town Councils in Menorca
Alaior
Reforms to the Camí Nou, at a cost of 900,000 euros.
Ciutadella
Improvements to Dalt sa Quintana, an urban area with 1,700 inhabitants.
Ferreries
Improvements to Avenida Son Morera, the area around the sports and school zone, the Plaça Francesc d’Albranca and the facade of the health centre and laying electric cables underground. Cost: 1 million euros.
Es Mercadal
Comprehensive improvements to 5,222 sq.m. of the town centre, at a cost of one million euros.
Es Migjorn
Comprehensive improvements to Calle Mayor, the Plaça del Consistorio and the council chamber.
Maó
Reforms to the centre of the town for social, economic and urban improvement. 1.07 million.
Sant Lluís
Comprehensive reform of the street where the old people’s home is situated next to the clinic. Cost: 194,000 euros.
