HARBOUR REDEVELOPMENT UNLIKELY

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Keith Nicol / 2011-09-18 15:03:13

The future of both of Torrevieja’s Nautical clubs has been up in the air for a number of years.

The future of both of Torrevieja’s Nautical clubs has been up in the air for a number of years. In 2008, Valencia Architect Adolfo Rodriguez presented a plan for the complete restructuring of Torrevieja’s Port and harbour, including a €200-million refit for both Real Club Nautico and the International Marina.

However, happy with their lot and their facilities, both entities have been unsure of whether to back the plan or not. However, with their 30-year leases running out very soon, it now seems that like the redevelopment of the yacht mooring in Torrevieja will not now happen, although new plans maybe in process for the redevelopment for main Harbour area itself.

The Nautical Club Association of the Valencian Community has made progress in their goals after a meeting with the Department of Infrastructure, confirming the work initiated by former Councillor Mario Flores with respect to the Nautical Clubs in Torrevieja. The current Councillor for Infrastructures, Isabel Bonig at the meeting held on September 7 with the Association of Nautical Club of Valencia (ACNCV) confirmed that the Valencian Government are to renew the concessions of the non-profit registered yacht clubs, without inviting tenders.

This position has been very well received by Arturo Miquel, President of the Nautical Club of the Community, who was accompanied at the meeting by Germain Soler, President of the Real Club Nautico of Torrevieja and Board member of the ACNCV. Arturo Miquel welcomed, as these statements reassured the group of yacht clubs, ending the uncertainty felt by most yacht clubs of Valencia administrative concessions which have expired or will do in the very near future.

Carlos Eleno, Director of Transportation, said during the meeting that the Comunitat Valenciana will be the first to adapt to the Autonomous Ports Act passed by Congress State with the support of PP and PSOE. The standard contains provisions that allow the renewal of grants to clubs with proven water sports.

This also comes as a relief to the pubs, restaurants and apartment hotels in the zones, some of which are up for sale, but living under the uncertainty of a buyer only having a short lease with the fear of a building being demolished, it now hopefully means that internal investment will be forthcoming to the area and the yacht clubs are in charge of their own destiny.