The Alhaurín de la Torre Town Hall has announced the conclusion of the DANA Occupation Plan, a programme that has allowed for the hiring of 25 people over several months for improvement and maintenance work in the municipality, funded by European funds.
The Alhaurín de la Torre Town Hall has put an end to the DANA Occupation Plan, an initiative that has generated 25 temporary hires in the municipality. The programme, launched after the torrential rains at the end of October and beginning of November 2024, has been co-financed by the State Public Employment Service (SEPE) and the Next Generation funds from the European Union, with a grant of €195,368.
Hired profiles and tasks performed
The workers performed a variety of roles: eight painters, seven gardeners, six public works labourers, two bricklayers, and one administrative worker. All were coordinated by the Operational Services Area of the council, under the supervision of the mayor, Joaquín Villanova.
The activities focused on beautifying and adapting public spaces and municipal buildings. Irrigation systems were replaced in various green areas, the Cross Circuit of the San Joaquín Periurban Park was repaired and adapted, and administrative tasks were reinforced in the areas of Works and Human Resources.
Impact on the municipality and continuity of works
The plan has improved infrastructure and public spaces while also facilitating the temporary employment of part of the local population. However, the Town Hall does not stop: new phases in the reform and adaptation of the sports and leisure space of San Joaquín are already underway.
For the residents of Alhaurín de la Torre, the results are visible in parks, streets, and buildings that have regained their appearance after the damage caused by the DANA. The investment has also provided economic relief for the families of those hired, who have found job opportunities in a post-storm recovery context.
Funding and legal framework
The DANA Occupation Plan is part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, according to Order TES/1302/2025, of 14 November, which establishes the regulatory bases for SEPE grants. European aid has been key for a municipality like Alhaurín de la Torre to implement this employment and rehabilitation programme.
The Town Hall highlights that the plan has not only served to repair damages but also to stimulate the local economy and provide an opportunity for unemployed individuals. The experience, municipal sources point out, could serve as a model for future similar initiatives in the face of adverse weather events.
What comes next
With the plan completed, the council continues to work in the pending areas, especially in the San Joaquín Periurban Park, where new improvements are expected in the coming months. Residents can expect these spaces to remain a priority on the municipal agenda, aiming to keep them in optimal condition after the storms.
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