The Ronda council has greenlit the renovation project for Tomilla Street, in the Las Peñas neighbourhood, with an investment close to one million euros.
The Ronda City Council approved on Monday, during the ordinary session of August, the project for the comprehensive renovation of Tomilla Street, located in the Las Peñas neighbourhood. The initiative, which responds to a community demand, will involve an investment of nearly one million euros and will include improvements in sanitation, water supply, telecommunications, pavement, lighting, and accessibility.
The councillor for Urban Planning, Jesús Vázquez, explained during the plenary session that the road is outdated and has suffered damage, particularly from recent storms. The planned works will cover the renewal of basic service networks and the replacement of the pavement, as well as the installation of new lighting and the removal of architectural barriers.
The mayor, Mari Paz Fernández, highlighted that this investment is in addition to that planned for Albahaca Street, which will be tendered again with a similar budget. "We are going to re-tender the renovation of Albahaca Street. Together with Tomilla Street, these are very difficult roads in terms of access for companies," she noted. Fernández expressed hope that the works could begin in November, emphasising the government's commitment to the residents to "continue transforming our city."
In the same plenary session, the awarding of a loan of 2.5 million euros to Unicaja was approved, the entity that presented the best offer. This amount will be used to finance two other significant projects: a new swimming pool in El Predicatorio and a large square with a recreational area on the site of the current bus station. For this latter project to be possible, it is necessary for Adif to complete the footbridge over Dolores Ibárruri Street, which will provide access to the new bus station, already built in El Fuerte and awaiting service commencement.
The plenary session also advanced the project for a new car park on Córdoba Street, on unused Adif land next to the bus station. It will have nearly 200 spaces and a fee of two euros per day for parking from 9:00 to 21:00, with the aim of promoting turnover and preventing prolonged use by the same vehicles.
Among other matters, the municipal corporation ratified its institutional support for Granada's candidacy as European Capital of Culture and approved Ronda's membership in the Association of Cork Producers of Andalusia.
The renovation of Tomilla Street will directly benefit the residents of Las Peñas, an area that has been calling for improvements in public roads. With a budget close to one million euros, the project adds to other municipal investments aimed at renewing urban infrastructures in various parts of the city. Residents hope that the works, if deadlines are met, will begin before the end of the year and will be carried out with minimal disruption to traffic and daily life.
The financing of these projects is supported by the approved bank loan, which will allow the City Council to undertake investments without compromising other budget items. The new swimming pool in El Predicatorio and the square at the old bus station are two of the most anticipated initiatives by the people of Ronda, who will see an expansion of leisure and public space offerings.
Regarding the car park on Córdoba Street, it is expected to alleviate the lack of parking in the centre, providing an economical alternative for drivers. The two-euro daily fee aims to discourage long-term parking and facilitate turnover, which could boost local commerce.
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