Campoamor Beach Access Crisis Costs Taxpayers €25,000 for Vehicle Shuttle
Orihuela City Council is funding a free shuttle service to carry beachgoers between Campoamor and Barranco Rubio beach after the municipal lift that once provided access to the coastline remained out of service for more than four years. The van will operate throughout the remainder of August and for the first half of September, covering […] The post Campoamor Beach Access Crisis Costs Taxpayers…
Orihuela City Council has invested €25,000 in a free shuttle service to help beachgoers access Campoamor Beach due to the inoperable lift at Barranco Rubio. The shuttle will run until the end of August and the first half of September, providing 16 trips daily from 10am to 3pm. This is a result of a long-standing dispute over the lift's maintenance, as it is located inside a private residential building.
The vehicle shuttle was chosen over a zero-emission alternative due to its high bid cost. The beach offers adapted facilities for people with disabilities, but reaching them remains challenging without the lift. This issue echoes similar problems with municipal services in Orihuela Costa, raising questions about the allocation of funds for such temporary solutions instead of addressing more pressing infrastructure needs.
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