Park in peace

SUMMER is officially here, which means that parking rules are also changing across the Costa del Sol.

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The local councillor for Sports, Julio Rodríguez, met with Tricker on Monday, July 10, when he shared the town’s support for the ath­ lete.

LAST week, authorities announced that the construction of a groundbreaking water reservoir in Las Mesas, near Estepona has reached its final stage.

This ambitious project, which began in January 2022, has received a substantial investment of over €3.7 million over the last 18 months. And now, authorities announced on Friday, June 30 that construction of the drinking water reservoir is 90 per cent complete.

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The announcement is good news for the community who have faced droughtconditions in the last few years. With a capacity of 15,000 cubic metres, this state­ofthe­art piece of infrastructure will multiply the existing reservoir’s storage capacity by a remarkable 15­fold.

The expansion will not only bolster Estepona’s water storage capabilities but will also enhance the water networks between Avenida Andalucía and La Cala.

Starting with simple exercises on the beach, Tricker later trained at the outstanding calisthenics facilities in Miramar, known as one of Spain’s best. Rodríguez shared his support for local talent and encouraged young people in Fuengirola to explore the calisthenics area and give this accessible sport a try.

As part of the comprehensive Estepona Water Supply Master Plan, this project represents a larger €22.7 million initiative aimed at developing the water network infrastructure. By meeting the water demands of Estepona’s growing population and improving service quality, the plan aims to ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply for the local area.

In particular, areas that are popular with tourists switch to a summer schedule, until Saturday, September 30, allowing pedestrians to enjoy more space and to limit the numbers of vehicles in town centres.

If you’re planning to visit the centre of Fuengirola this summer, there are a few rules to be aware of before you park.

Parking meters recently transitioned to a summertime schedule, bringing changes to the off­season rules. One significant change is that the popular free parking period from 2pm until 4pm is no longer in operation.

Additionally, there are now more parking wardens patrolling the streets to ensure that drivers are complying

Fuengirola town centre and the seafront promenade, the Paseo Maritimo, are primarily affected by these changes. The streets in these areas mainly fall under the ‘zona azul’ category, where parking requires payment.

The summer changes also apply to residents, but they are eligible for reduced rates for parking.

There are several options for parking payment, by cash, card, or via the Telpark Fuengirola app.

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