The work is focused on the right side of the street in the direction of Elche Park and will last for a month
Benidorm begins emergency work on Monday on Paseo de la Carretera to prevent power outages in the summer
Loading and unloading times will be respected to avoid disrupting commercial supply, and pedestrian access will be guaranteed
Benidorm City Council announced today that next Monday, April 20th, emergency work will begin on the Paseo de la Carretera to prevent power outages and interruptions during the summer, the time of year with the highest energy demand. This was announced today by the Councillor for Urban Scene, Francis Muñoz, who, along with the Councillor for Commerce, Javi Jordá, informed local businesses about the reason for the work and the planned schedule.
In this regard, Muñoz explained that this project involves replacing the power line that supplies the Paseo de la Carretera and the Castle area due to “the risk of breakage,” and that the work “will last approximately one month.” The initial estimate is that the work will be completed by May 24th, although “we will try to expedite the work to shorten the completion time.”
The councillor explained that “the power company was alerted to the risk of a break in the line just before Easter.” Given the significant tourist activity during that period, “we postponed the start of the works until after Easter.” “We are aware of the upcoming May bank holiday weekend, but we need to begin the works now to work with sufficient lead time to ensure that the line repair is completed before June, even if unforeseen circumstances arise,” he explained.
Regarding the progress of the works, Muñoz specified that “the project affects a section of approximately 200 linear meters on Paseo de la Carretera, on the right-hand side heading towards Parque de Elche,” and “to minimize disruption to businesses and residents, the work will be carried out in four phases of 50 meters each, respecting access to establishments and homes.” Furthermore, “loading and unloading times will be respected, taking place early in the morning” to guarantee commercial supplies.
Muñoz has asked for “apologies, patience, and understanding” from local businesses and residents, and reiterated that “we have planned this urgent work to minimise disruption and while taking all necessary safety precautions.” The councilman emphasised that “this is a vital project to guarantee the water supply in the city centre, so the main beneficiaries will be the businesses and residents who will now have to live with the construction work.”
