Así será la reforma integral de las Piscinas Municipales de Novelda

Presenting the Project for Improving Municipal Pools

The purpose of this press conference is to present a project for improving, reforming, and modernizing the municipal pools of Novelda. The project aims to address maintenance problems that have arisen due to years of neglect.

Background Information

• Last year, a problem arose that prevented the municipal pools from functioning at 100% capacity.

• The team of government officials began working on finding long-term solutions for the pools.

• They contracted with an engineering firm called Indiform Levante to develop a reform project.

• The budget for the project is approximately €750,000, and it has a five-to-six-month timeline.

Key Features of the Project

• Accessibility and inclusivity are key criteria in developing this project.

• In addition to renovating and updating the existing pools, they will add 10-11 water games that will form an inclusive children's water park.

• This investment aims to extend the pool season beyond just July and August by making it more attractive for families and schools.

• The goal is not only to provide recreational opportunities but also educational, social, and family-oriented activities.

Details about Pool Renovations

• They took advantage of issues with current pool infrastructure (e.g., broken filters), which had not been updated in many years.

• They renovated all three pools by waterproofing them and replacing their pavements.

• They added shading structures near each pool so people can rest while keeping an eye on their children.

• They will join two of the pools to create a beach-like area that is accessible for all, including people with reduced mobility.

Reconversion of Obsolete Facilities

The speaker discusses the conversion of obsolete facilities into modern, accessible and adapted installations for public use.

Installation Conversion

• A large water cube is used to entertain visitors.

• Lack of maintenance in municipal facilities has been a recurring issue throughout the legislature.

• The government team's approach is to reflect on future viability and develop a strategic plan for the city's service development.

• Obsolete installations are being converted into modern, accessible and adapted installations for public use.

Summer Pool Opening

• The intention is to open the pools partially this summer, avoiding the pool in worse condition that requires major work.

• One pool will be left aside while others will be opened for public use.

Investment Sources

• A modification of credits was approved in March 2022 to allocate part of the surplus from this year's exercise to this reform.

• Contributions from other higher administrations such as Diputación de Alicante were also received.