Orihuela Announces €56,500 Improvements for Three Rural Villages

The Orihuela Council has issued a call for tenders for seven improvement projects valued at €56,567 for the rural villages of Arneva, Hurchillo, and Torremendo. These upgrades, funded through District VIII's participatory budgeting programme, were initiated based on community requests and will be overseen by Rural Development Councillor Víctor Valverde.

In Arneva, the new spectator seating at the municipal sports centre will feature individual seats, access steps, and safety railings to address the current lack of dedicated viewing facilities. The three-tier modular concrete stand will also see the repair of damaged paving caused by tree roots. Hurchillo will receive a new shaded canopy over its children's playground, covering approximately 132 square metres, providing protection from the intense summer sun for both children and equipment.

Torremendo will see improvements such as a new outdoor calisthenics area opposite the Church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrate, allowing residents, particularly young people, to engage in exercises like pull-ups, press-ups, and leg raises. The San Isidro recreational area will see the restoration of deteriorating information boards, repair of wooden playground equipment, and improved safety surfacing.

Additionally, heritage information panels and street maps will be installed across all three villages to aid navigation and promote local history. The €56,567.71 contract, including VAT, is now open for bidding, marking the council's commitment to enhancing public facilities in Orihuela's rural communities.