The Council of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell faces the final stretch of the redevelopment works of La Pau and Mayor streets with a firm commitment to support the commercial fabric. With a few weeks to go before the final conclusion of the work, the council has announced the launch of a line of direct help valued at 30,000 euros, financed entirely with municipal funds.
This line of subsidies, which will be submitted for approval in the ordinary plenary session on March 27th, has as its main objective to compensate for the possible decrease in income or economic performance that businesses have experienced during the period of execution of the works. Therefore, the help will not be linear, but will be linked to the documentary justification of this drop in activity. Each establishment that adheres to the call will be eligible for a maximum amount of 3,000 euros, calculated based on the accredited losses.
The mayor, Miguel Ángel García, and the Councillor of Commerce and Economic Promotion, Mayte Roldán have highlighted the importance of being on the side of the self-employed and small businesses in the municipality. «We know that this time has been complicated for the establishments on La Pau and Mayor streets. With this line of helps, the government team seeks to be on the side of the commercial sector and compensate for the effort and economic difficulties they have faced. Our priority is that, now that we are opening modern and friendly streets, their businesses continue to be the heart of our town».
Urban improvement and traffic management
Beyond the aesthetic improvement, these works have involved a profound intervention in the heart of the urban centre. The works have not been limited to a renovation of the paving, but have carried out a comprehensive transformation of basic services.
Among the most outstanding actions are the improvement of the rainwater network and the drinking water supply system, the total modernisation of public lighting under criteria of sustainability and energy efficiency, the adaptation and burial of electricity and telecommunications pipes, as well as the implementation of new urban furniture, trees and gardening to humanize the environment and make these streets much more habitable and friendly for people.
With this project, El Poble Nou de Benitatxell not only modernises its essential services, but also projects a renewed and accessible image that is expected to benefit both residents and the commercial sector in the long term.
As for the daily operations, once the works are completed in the upcoming weeks, the Council will report in detail on the new traffic management on these roads to facilitate the adaptation of residents and users to the new urban configuration.