283% fee rise stalls return of Torrevieja fairground operators
Only a handful of attractions have opened at the port, while around 15 businesses remain dismantled at Antonio Soria Park. Operators say higher charges and repeated delays made the move unviable. The return of Torrevieja’s fair to the port has been held back by a sharp increase in occupation fees, with only a small number […] The post 283% fee rise stalls return of Torrevieja fairground operators…
A sharp 283% increase in occupation fees has stalled the return of Torrevieja fairground operators to the port. Only a handful of attractions have opened at the new site, while around 15 businesses remain dismantled at Antonio Soria Park. The monthly charge has risen from €5.60 to €21.50 per square metre, making it prohibitively expensive for operators.
Operators face additional costs for full months, even if they cannot operate for the entire period. The delays and high fees have left many long-established local families uncertain about their future. Despite the council's assurances, only a few attractions have opened so far, and the fair opened only on 8 October after a week of preparation.
About ten families have worked at the fair for decades and are now considering leaving. The council has proposed changes to the fee ordinance, but these have not yet been approved, so the current high rate remains in force. Practical issues, such as lack of direct access to electricity and water, also affect the operators' ability to run their businesses at the new location.
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