Horsing around

EXCITEMENT is building for a Charity Race night in Entre Naranjos which is set to take place at Cavanagh’s today, Thursday, March 9 from 7.30pm.

The event promises to be a night to remember, full of fun, laughter, and the chance to give back to a worthwhile cause, Pancreatic Cancer UK. Funds will be donated through organiser Jeanette Reid’s London Marathon run, in memory of her beloved mum. Jeanette’s marathon will also be an emotional challenge as the course passes her mum’s childhood home.

In addition to the races, there is also a variety of fabulous raffle prizes up for grabs. From a meal for two at The Orange Bar, a designer purse donated by Louise Brandley, there’s something for everyone. Raffle tickets are available to purchase on the night for just €2 a strip, or three for €5. Tickets for the event are on sale now and cost €10, which includes a delicious main meal. They can be purchased via email at jeanette.reid15@outlook.com.

Waterways upgrade

ELCHE is taking major steps towards modernising its water infrastructure. The city’s mayor, Carlos González, announced that construction work would begin on another section of the city’s drinking water and sewage network from Monday, March 6.

The project is set to cost €532,000 and will take 16 weeks to complete. This project is part of a larger investment of €1.8 million from the regional government to upgrade water infrastructure in the city and surrounding areas. The initiative falls under the Pedanías Investment Plan, which has a budget of over €40 million and aims to improve public services and facilities in rural areas as well as cities.

Announcing the project, González explained, “one of our priorities is to modernise existing infrastructure to improve the quality of service provided to citizens and promote the saving of water.”

He shared more details about the project, including that current construction work is taking place on Cartagena Avenue in El Altet.

Together, investments in the plan represent nearly €1.8 million in investment and upgrades in rural regions over the past three years.

ELCHE City Council was recognised for its outstanding work in developing safe cycling initiatives by the national Network of Cycling Cities during a conference held in Sevilla from Wednesday, March 1, until Friday, March 3.